From Cordel to Libros Cartoneros: Latin American Print Culture

Augusto dos Anjos o poeta do infortúnio

Description:
Translated title: Augustus of Angels, a poet of misfortune Author: Manoel Monteiro Project: Paraíba, Sim Senhor! City: Campina Grande, Paraíba About the poet: Augusto de Carvalho Rodrigues dos Anjos was a Brazilian poet and professor born on April 20, 1884, in Cruz do Espírito Santo, Paraíba, Brazil. His poetry, characterized by themes of sickness, death, and heavy morbidity, is considered a precursor to Modernism in Brazil. He published only one book during his lifetime, named "Eu," which received mixed reviews upon its initial publication.
Attribution:
UC Berkeley Library's Literatura de Cordel Collection
Date:
02-15-2024
Exhibit Tags:
biography, Poetry, Paraíba, and northeastern brazil