Armando Freitas Filho, one of the biggest names in Brazilian poetry, died at the age of 84, this Thursday (26).
He was born in Rio de Janeiro, in 1940, and is the author of a vast poetic work, such as “Palavra” (1963), “À mano livre” (1979), “3×4” (1985), “Raro mar” ( 2006), “Rol” (2016), among others.
The death occurred in Rio de Janeiro. The cause has not yet been reported.
On social media, Companhia das Letras expressed solidarity with readers, family and friends of Armando. A final book, named “Respiro” will be published by the publisher soon.
During his artistic career, the poet received prominent awards in Brazilian literature, such as the Jabuti, in addition to the National Library, APCA and Rio Prize.
Note from Companhia das Letras
Companhia das Letras deeply regrets the death of poet Armando Freitas Filho.
Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1940, Armando is the author of a vast body of work. During his literary career, he received several awards, such as Jabuti, Biblioteca Nacional, APCA and Prêmio Rio. His poetic works include “Palavra” (1963), “À mano livre” (1979), “3×4” (1985), “ Raro mar” (2006), “Rol” (2016), among others.
“Respiro”, his latest book, will be published by Companhia das Letras soon.
“Armando was one of the greatest active Brazilian poets. His poetry talks about love, death, home, the craft of writing, Rio de Janeiro. His legacy is gigantic and continues to live on in each of his poems”, says Alice Sant’Anna, poet and editor of Armando at Companhia das Letras.
The publisher sympathizes with readers, family and friends.
This content was originally published in Die the poet Armando Freitas Filho on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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