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The Lusiad; Or, The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem

by Luís de Camões

Read the complete The Lusiad; Or, The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Luís de Camões in 24 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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About this book

The Lusiad; Or, The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Luís de Camões is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Gama, Vasco da, 1469-1524 -- Poetry; Explorers -- Portugal -- Poetry; India -- Discovery and exploration -- Poetry. Linden organizes its 24 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Translator
William Julius Mickle
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Lusiad; Or, The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem is calibrated from 37,263 sampled words across 24 chapters: sentences average 29.8 words, 52.2% exceed 24 words and 8.3% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 29.8 words, with 19.8% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

8.3% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 2.15 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Long-form project

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 30 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

24 chapters

  1. 01Opening material · Part 162 min
  2. 02Opening material · Part 265 min
  3. 03BOOK I.2 min
  4. 04BOOK III.2 min
  5. 05BOOK IV.2 min
  6. 06BOOK V.2 min
  7. 07BOOK VI.2 min
  8. 08BOOK VII.2 min
  9. 09BOOK IX.2 min
  10. 10BOOK X.2 min
  11. 11BOOK I. · Section 230 min
  12. 12BOOK II.30 min
  13. 13BOOK III. · Section 242 min
  14. 14BOOK IV. · Section 230 min
  15. 15BOOK V. · Section 230 min
  16. 16BOOK VI. · Section 229 min
  17. 17BOOK VII. · Section 226 min
  18. 18BOOK VIII.25 min
  19. 19BOOK IX. · Section 251 min
  20. 20BOOK X. · Part 158 min
  21. 21BOOK X. · Part 263 min
  22. 22BOOK X. · Part 362 min
  23. 23BOOK X. · Part 462 min
  24. 24BOOK X. · Part 562 min
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