Artur Azevedo
Artur Nabantino Gonçalves de Azevedo (7 July 1855 – 22 October 1908) was a Brazilian playwright, short story writer, chronicler, journalist and Parnassian poet. He is famous for consolidating in Brazil the "comedy of manners" genre, initiated by Martins Pena.
Artur Azevedo | |
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| Born | Artur Nabantino Gonçalves de Azevedo 7 July 1855 São Luís, Brazil |
| Died | 22 October 1908 (aged 53) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupation | Playwright, journalist, poet, chronicler, short story writer |
| Literary movement | Parnassianism |
| Notable works | A Capital Federal |
| Relatives | Aluísio Azevedo |
He founded and occupied the 29th chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters from 1897 until his death in 1908.
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