Maria Velho da Costa

Maria Velho da Costa was a distinguished Portuguese novelist and feminist, recognized as one of the 'As Três Marias' alongside Maria Teresa Horta and Maria Isabel Barreno. Their collective work 'Novas Cartas Portuguesas' published in 1972, became a pivotal text in challenging the authoritarian regime in Portugal and advocating for women's rights. Velho da Costa's contributions to literature and activism have left a lasting impact on Portuguese cultural and feminist discourse.