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Acúrcio Correia da Silva
1889–1925
A Portuguese priest and writer from Oliveira do Bairro, he left behind poetry, chronicles, legends, and children’s literature shaped by a short but intensely active life. His work is often remembered for its lyrical tone and its strong ties to faith, rural life, and the Aveiro region.
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Dôr e Luz (Versos de um seminarista)
by Acúrcio Correia da Silva
About the author
Born on October 22, 1889, in Oliveira do Bairro, Portugal, Acúrcio Correia da Silva was ordained in Coimbra in 1912 and celebrated his first Mass that same year. He became known not only as a priest and gifted speaker, but also as a poet and prose writer with a lively presence in local cultural life.
He wrote poetry, chronicles, legends, and children’s literature, and also collaborated with regional newspapers around Aveiro. His best-known book is Dôr e Luz (Versos de um seminarista), a collection that reflects the emotional and spiritual world of a young seminarian.
Acúrcio Correia da Silva died on March 25, 1925. Though his life was brief, he remained an important literary and cultural figure in the Bairrada area, remembered for joining religious vocation with a warm, expressive literary voice.