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Nuno Baena
1865–1922
A Brazilian doctor, translator, and early Esperanto writer, he brought warmth and variety to the language through poems, adaptations, and original pieces. His work reflects both literary curiosity and a strong commitment to the international Esperanto movement.
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Ama Stelaro
by Nuno Baena
About the author
Nuno Baena was a Brazilian Esperantist, naval doctor, and writer who lived from July 25, 1865, to November 11, 1922. He also wrote under the pen name La Forgesito, and is remembered as part of the early generation that helped shape original and translated literature in Esperanto.
He was active not only as an author but also as an organizer in the Esperanto world in Brazil. Sources describe him as serving in leadership roles in Brazilian Esperanto circles, showing that his contribution went beyond writing and into building the community around the language.
His best-known book is Ama Stelaro, published in 1922, a collection that mixes original writing with translations. That blend gives a good sense of his appeal: he seems to have enjoyed bringing different literary voices into Esperanto while also adding his own.