Manoel de Barros, a renowned writer, came into this world on December 19, 1916, in the charming city of Cuiabá, which is situated in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.
Throughout his illustrious career, he garnered recognition for his remarkable literary works, including Tetê Espíndola: BOCA, which was released in 2017, Só Dez Por Cento é Mentira, published in 2008, and Caramujo-flor, a notable piece that was first published in 1988.
Manoel de Barros was a devoted partner to his loving wife, Stella.
Tragically, his life came to a close on November 13, 2014, in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
