
Carolina Maria de Jesus
Carolina Maria de Jesus was a Brazilian writer and activist, best known for her groundbreaking book 'Quarto de Despejo: Diário de uma Favelada,' which chronicles her life in a São Paulo favela. Her work provides a poignant perspective on poverty, race, and gender in Brazil, making her a significant figure in Brazilian literature and a voice for marginalized communities.
Born on Feb 04, 1914 (111 years old)
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Carolina Maria de Jesus inspired Conceição Evaristo with her work 'Quarto de despejo'.
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Carolina Maria de Jesus is an influential Brazilian writer whose work inspired Conceição Evaristo.
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Carolina Maria de Jesus is a Brazilian writer known for her work Quarto de Despejo: Diário de uma Favelada, which influenced António Jorge Gonçalves.
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