Lima Barreto
Brazilian journalist and author
Born
May 13th, 1881
144 years ago
Died
1922
103 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Brazil
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A journalist and author focused on social issues in Brazil. Wrote critically about Brazilian society and its inequalities. Produced significant works such as 'Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma', illustrating the struggles of Brazilian identity and culture. Worked as a journalist for various publications, addressing political and social injustices prevalent in early 20th-century Brazil.
Authored 'Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma'
Contributed articles to Brazilian newspapers
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