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Medeiros e Albuquerque
1867–1934
Best remembered for writing the lyrics of the Brazilian Republic Anthem, this restless literary figure moved easily between poetry, fiction, journalism, politics, and public life. His work reflects the energy of Brazil's cultural scene at the turn of the twentieth century.
1 Audiobook
Brazilian Tales
by Medeiros e Albuquerque, Henrique Coelho Netto, Carmen Dolores, Machado de Assis
About the author
Born in Recife on September 4, 1867, Medeiros e Albuquerque became one of the notable men of letters of his time in Brazil. He worked across an unusually wide range of fields, including poetry, short fiction, novels, theater, journalism, teaching, public service, and politics.
He is especially remembered for writing the lyrics of the Brazilian Republic Anthem in 1890, a lasting mark on Brazilian civic culture. He was also one of the founders of Chair 22 of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, which reflects the importance he held in the country's literary world.
Beyond his public fame, his career shows a writer who was constantly active and curious, publishing in many genres and taking part in intellectual life well beyond the page. He died in Rio de Janeiro on June 9, 1934.