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The Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões (c. 1524–1580) is best known for his epic poem "The Lusiads" (Os Lusíadas), first published in 1572. Considered Portugal's national epic, it tells the story of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India and celebrates the exploration and maritime prowess of the Portuguese during the Age of Discoveries. Camões's other works include sonnets, odes, plays, and shorter narrative poems.

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