Antonio Candido
Antonio Candido was a prominent Brazilian sociologist and literary critic, celebrated for his influential work on Brazilian literature and culture. His legacy includes a commitment to the dissemination of knowledge and literature, which inspired many writers, including Ignácio de Loyola Brandão, who admired his practice of donating personal libraries to friends and institutions.
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Luis Fernando Verissimo praised Antonio Candido's book as the best he read in 2020.
Morre Luis Fernando Verissimo, o cronista que dizia muito com poucas palavras, aos 88 anos
Liechtenstein· 2025-08-30
Antonio Cândido is cited by Sérgio Rodrigues as a significant figure in the discussion about the human aspect of literature.
Sérgio Rodrigues defende a literatura feita por humanos, Karen Acioly dá voz a Afrodite e novo de Valter Hugo Mãe é a ficção mais vendida da semana
Brazil· 2025-08-23
Antonio Candido was closely linked to Mário de Andrade and guided the research team that cataloged his collection.
Por que você deveria conhecer a casa de Mário de Andrade? Veja como ficou após expansãoLiechtenstein· 2025-05-04
Antônio Cândido was one of Brazil's greatest literary critics who reread Buzzati's book every year, discovering new revelations.
5 livros marcantes para você lerLiechtenstein· 2025-04-20
Antonio Candido was a close associate of Mário de Andrade and guided the research team that cataloged his collection.
Por que você deveria conhecer a casa de Mário de Andrade? Veja como ficou após expansãoLiechtenstein· 2025-04-13Antonio Candido is a sociologist and literary critic who donated most of his collection towards the end of his life.
Ignácio de Loyola Brandão: ‘Eu não te empresto livro, te dou’; conheça a biblioteca do escritorLiechtenstein· 2025-03-20
