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João de Lebre e Lima
1889–1959
A Portuguese poet and publicist linked to early modernism, his work moved between literature, journalism, and public life. He built a career that reached beyond Portugal, giving his writing a wider horizon while staying rooted in the culture of his time.
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O Claro Riso Medieval
by João de Lebre e Lima
About the author
Born in Porto in 1889, João de Lebre e Lima — also known as João Maria da Silva Lebre e Lima — became known as a poet and publicist associated with Portuguese modernism. He studied law, also pursued experimental psychology in Geneva, and was part of a lively literary world that included work with periodicals and the founding of the magazine Dionysos.
His professional life extended beyond literature. He entered the diplomatic career in 1915 and served in places including England and China. Later, after retiring, he settled in Mexico, where he died in 1959.
He is also remembered for his connection to important figures and movements in early 20th-century Portuguese letters. That mix of literary ambition, journalism, and international experience helps explain why his career still stands out within the broader story of Portuguese modernism.