Brazilian Literature

A native of Juiz de Fora, the writer became known for his seclusion. Author of classics such as “Feliz Ano Novo” (1975) and “A Grande Arte” (1983), he received the Camões Prize in 2003. In 2015, he was awarded the Machado de Assis Prize by the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

Rubem Fonseca receives honor at the Brazilian Academy of Letters, in Rio, in 2015.

Carioca, journalist and writer, he wrote novels, chronicles and short stories. He is the author of “A Verdade de Cada Dia” (1959), “O Ato e o Fato” (1964), and “Almost Memória” (1995), for which he received the Jabuti Prize in 1996. At Folha, he was a member of the Editorial Board and columnist.

Journalist and writer Carlos Heitor Cony during an autograph session at the launch of his book "O Ato e o Fato", in São Paulo, in 1964.

Pernambucano, he is one of the great names in northeastern culture. Creator of the Armorial Movement, he is the author of “Auto da Compadecida” (1955), a work adapted for theater, TV and cinema, “Farsa da Boa Preguiça” (1960) and “Romance d'A Pedra do Reino e o Príncipe do Sangue do Vai-e-Volta” (1971).

Ariano Suassuna was Secretary of Culture of Pernambuco during the Miguel Arraes government (1994-1998).

From the city of Jaú in São Paulo, she is one of the great names in poetry. She wrote “Fições” (1977), “Cantares de Perda e Predileção” (Jabuti Award 1984), “A Obscena Senhora D” (1982) and “O Caderno Rosa de Lori Lamby” (1990).

From Maranhão, José de Ribamar Ferreira, poet, art critic and essayist, is the author of “Dentro da Noite Veloz” (1975), “Na Vertigem do Dia” (1980) and “Many Vozes” (1999). “Poema Sujo” (1976) is considered his masterpiece. In 2010 he received the Camões Prize.

First column by Ferreira Gullar published in Folha, on 01/02/2005; the poet wrote in the newspaper for 11 years.

Ruth Rocha in illustration by Adolar, published in Folha in 2003.

Born in Minas Gerais, she is one of the greatest Brazilian poets of our time. Author of “Bagagem” (1976), “O Coração Disparado” (1979) and “Miserere” (2013).

From Pindorama, São Paulo. Author of the renowned “Lavoura Arcaica” (1975) and “Um Copo de Cólera” (1978). In 2016, he received the Camões Prize.

Gaucho from Porto Alegre, is a writer, screenwriter and comedian. Son of writer Érico Veríssimo, he is the author of “Ed Mort and Other Stories” (1979), “O Analista de Bagé” (1981) and “As Mentiras que os Homens Contam” (2000), among others.

Luis Fernando Verissimo in a photo from 1987.

Gaucho from Porto Alegre, doctor and writer. One of the great names in contemporary Brazilian literature, he wrote novels, short stories, chronicles and children's fiction. Author of “A Guerra no Bom Fim” (1972) and “Sonhos Tropicais” (1992), among others. He was a columnist for Folha.

A native of Rio de Janeiro, the writer was the first woman to chair the Brazilian Academy of Letters. She wrote, among others, "A Força do Destino" (1977) and "Vozes do Deserto" (2004).

Building of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, in Rio, which had Machado de Assis as one of its founders.

From Bahia, he is the author of the acclaimed novels "Sargento Getúlio" (1971), "O Sorriso do Lagarto" (1989) and "Viva o Povo Brasileiro" (1984). A member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, he was awarded the Camões Prize in 2008.

Carioca, author of novels and children's books. She wrote "Aos Quatro Ventos" (1993) and the award-winning "Bisa Bia, Bisa Bel" (1982). A member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, she was awarded the Machado de Assis Prize in 2001 for her work as a whole.

Portrait of writers Ana Maria Machado and Ruth Rocha.

Curitiba native, writer, poet, musician and literary critic. Author of “Quarenta Clics em Curitiba” (1976) and “Metamorfose” (1994), for which he received the 1995 Jabuti Poetry Prize.

A novelist, poet and fiction writer from Minas Gerais, she is the first black woman to be elected to the Minas Gerais Academy of Letters. She is the author of "Olhos D'água", winner of the 2015 Jabuti prize in the short stories and chronicles category, and "Canção para Ninar Menino Grande" (2022), among others.

Carioca, he is a journalist, composer and writer. One of the best-selling Brazilian authors abroad, he is the author of hits such as “O Diário de um Mago” (1987), “Brida” (1990) and “As Valkírias” (1992). Partner of Raul Seixas in hits such as “Eu Nasci Há Dez Mil Anos Atras” and “Gita”.

“The Alchemist” (1988), considered one of the most important literary phenomena of the 20th century, became one of the best-selling titles in 18 countries and has been translated into more than 69 languages.

From Minas Gerais, he is a journalist, biographer and writer. He is the author of "O Anjo Pornográfico - A Vida de Nelson Rodrigues" (1992), "Estrela Solitária - Um Brasileiro Chamado Garrincha" (1995) and "Chega de Saudade - A História e as Histórias da Bossa Nova" (1990), among others. 

Columnist for Folha, Ruy Castro is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

From São Paulo, he is a writer, playwright and screenwriter. His novel "Feliz Ano Velho" (1982) was adapted for film and theater and won the Jabuti Prize. He is also the author of "Bala na Agulha" (1992) and "Ainda Estou Aqui" (2015).

From Minas Gerais, she is a writer, journalist and publicist. Author of the hit "Tudo é Rio" (2014), she became the best-selling novelist in the country in 2023. She also wrote "Véspera" (2022).

From São Paulo, he is a writer and screenwriter. Author of "Nu, de Botas" (2013) and "Trinta e Poucos" (2016). He is a columnist for Folha.

Column by Itamar Vieira Junior published in Folha in 2024.

Illustration by Luiza Pannunzio published in Folha.