Antinous: A Poem

In "Antinous: A Poem," Fernando Pessoa delves into the complexities of identity, beauty, and the ephemeral nature of life through the lens of the ancient Roman figure Antinous, who was a beloved of Emperor Hadrian. The poem is characterized by Pessoa's distinctive modernist style, reflecting a deep engagement with themes of homoeroticism and the loss of youth, interwoven with rich historical and m...