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Multitudinous Heart: Selected Poems: A Bilingual Edition

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Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Carlos Drummond de Andrade

Carlos Drummond de Andrade was a renowned Brazilian poet, born on October 31, 1902, and passed away on August 17, 1987. His poetry, known for its simplicity and clarity, has been widely appreciated in Brazil and around the world. more

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