Mensagem & Other Writings

Discover the beauty of Portugal with the country’s most famous 20th-century author, Fernando Pessoa. From a tourist guide to the sights of Lisbon to his prize-winning poetry collection Mensagem, this anthology brings together a selection of Pessoa’s most captivating poetry and prose.

Gifted, mysterious and many-faceted, Fernando Pessoa wrote in both English and Portuguese. Mensagem, a cycle of vivid and expressive poetry, is the only collection Pessoa published in his native language. The best of Pessoa’s English poetry is also included in this anthology, exploring existential questions of life and love alongside comic characters and even Pessoa’s take on Shakespearean sonnets.

In ‘Lisbon: What the Tourist Should See’ Pessoa provides a wonderfully observed walking guide for visitors to Lisbon wanting to learn about the city's key monuments and sites of interest. Mensagem & Other Writings is perfect for established Pessoa fans as well as curious readers wanting to discover this giant of Portuguese literature.

This edition is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.