Oswald de Andrade

Oswald de Andrade was a prominent Brazilian modernist poet and playwright, instrumental in the literary movement known as Modernismo in Brazil during the early 20th century. He is best known for his avant-garde works that challenged traditional forms of literature and embraced Brazilian culture and identity. Andrade's most famous work, 'Manifesto Antropofágico,' proposed a 'cannibalistic' approach to culture, suggesting that Brazil should absorb and reinterpret foreign influences rather than simply imitate them. His work has had a lasting impact on Brazilian literature and continues to be studied and celebrated today.