Ricardo Reis, in his poetry, resembles his master Alberto Caeiro, yet he differs significantly from him. He is aware of the despair of his humanity but does not wish to let it surface. This leads to what could be called a grounded stoicism or a melancholic epicureanism. It finds expression in the classicist odes of Ricardo Reis, which represent a legacy that still captivates us today—guidance for a happy or at least reconciled life. Fernando Pessoa's poems are among the treasures of European poetry from his era. In their new translation by Inés Koebel, the odes gain in expression, strength, and sophistication. The bilingual nature of this edition also conveys a sense of the original's allure, the rhythm, and the melancholic melody of the poetry.