Within the ample classical heritage that Portuguese Literature shields, there are very few books whose

significance could presume of crossing the time`s gaps like outstanding Trovas do Bandarra. Dedicated to those authentic Portuguese and devouts of Encoberto , in the past they nourished political yearnings and, recently, they rouse an increasing interest among countless authors! "et, amid all these studies it still remain some aspects less known by the general public, from #rovas` forbidden veracity until the $erra do %odeador`s episode! #hus it will be convenient some clarification once these facets help to a more appropriate understanding of the writing and the historical background surrounding it!