On September 12th, between 2:30 pm and 6 pm, at Torre do Tombo (Lisbon), the first English translation of the “Crónicas de Fernão Lopes” will be launched in Lisbon, which will be celebrated by the Colloquium “Under the aegis of Fernão Lopes. Between “his” city and his work translated into English“.
More than just presenting the Chronicles of Fernão Lopes, this event aims to draw attention to this edition’s potential in an afternoon that will celebrate the convergence of history and literature in the modernity of Fernão Lopes.
Fernão Lopes, often acclaimed as the “father of Portuguese historiography”, bequeathed us a treasure of historical narratives that not only aim to tell us the events of his time but also give an extraordinary life to the very essence of Medieval Portugal. His chronicles are an invaluable testimony of his time, but above all, also of what was considered to be the work of a historian, whether in the idea of authorizing much of what was said in meticulously transcribed documentation or the construction of a rich narrative even in commitment and commitment to the truth of his time.
The Colloquium Under the aegis of Fernão Lopes. Between “his” city and his work translated into English, he will have several experts who will deepen the impact of Fernão Lopes’ work in different areas of study, some of them of great relevance in the current panorama of historiography and cultural studies.
By revisiting Fernão Lopes’ Chronicles, we are honoring his legacy and reaffirming our commitment to preserving and understanding the rich tapestry of our history. The full version of these Chronicles in English, together with the Fernão Lopes Portal, will open up to a vast English-speaking audience one of the most vivid and striking chroniclers of the late 14th and early 15th centuries. It is assumed that this critical work can expand studies on medieval chronicles and provide a very significant basis for comparative studies, which until now were only accessible to those who mastered the Portuguese language.
Join us as we celebrate the chronicles that shaped our understanding of Portugal in the late 13th and 14th centuries and that continue to inspire generations. Your presence will contribute to a vibrant dialogue and deeper appreciation of these exceptional narratives.
