Oswald de Andrade

Brazilian poet and modernist leader

Oswald de Andrade - Brazilian poet and modernist leader
Born

January 11th, 1890
135 years ago

Died

1954
71 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Brazil

Links & References

Contributed significantly to Brazilian literature through poetry and criticism. Played a pivotal role in the Modernist Movement in Brazil, advocating for a unique Brazilian cultural identity. Published works that challenged traditional forms and themes, promoting experimental writing. Writings celebrated Brazilian folklore and the complexities of urban life, influencing future generations of writers.

Authored the poem 'Manifesto Antropofágico'

Participated in the Week of Modern Art in 1922

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