"The Catastrophe of Lisbon 1755: Poetry" is a work that reflects the most terrible tragedy in the history of Lisbon, which happened in 1755. The author of this poetry, Augusto de Oliveira Cardoso Fonseca, depicted in his poems the horrors of the earthquake, tsunami and fires that destroyed the Portuguese capital. His poetic lines are not only a testimony to the terrible consequences that natural disasters can have, but also a reminder of the need for compassion, solidarity and revival after a disaster. This book is an important literary document that helps to understand and experience the events of the terrible day that changed the history of Lisbon forever.