Manuel de Castro, a critic of Modernism and Surrealism

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2175-3180.v16i32p92-109

Keywords:

Manuel de Castro, Orpheu, Modernism, Surrealism, Hermeticism

Abstract

Manuel de Castro is best recognized for his poetry work, which is collected in a few uncommon but significant publications. The author's poetic universe is one of the most unique and characteristic of his time, delving into some of the most important lyrical motifs linked with the Gafé Gelo Group. Castro was also a prolific literary critic, with articles published in numerous Portuguese newspapers during the 1960s and 1970s. In this paper, I propose a panoramic reading of the author's texts, with the main topic of reflection being the relationship between his poetics and the reflection around Modernism and Surrealism, especially in the context of Portuguese literature and culture.

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Author Biography

  • Rui Sousa, Universidade de Lisboa

    Investigador do Grupo 1 do Centro de Literaturas e Culturas Lusófonas e Europeias da Universidade de Lisboa. Mestre em Estudos Românicos – Literatura Portuguesa Moderna e Contemporânea e Doutor em Estudos de Literatura e de Cultura pela Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa.

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Published

2024-12-26

How to Cite

Sousa, R. (2024). Manuel de Castro, a critic of Modernism and Surrealism. Revista Desassossego, 16(32), 92-109. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2175-3180.v16i32p92-109