São Paulo Prize for Literature
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2009) Winner
Ronaldo Correia de Brito
ロナルド・コレイア・デ・ブリト
Ronaldo Correia de Brito
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1951-07-02 （Saboeiro, Ceará, Brazil）
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Residence History
- Saboeiro, Ceará, Brazil → Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Career
- Occupations
- writer, playwright, physician
- Active Years
- 1970-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal University of Pernambuco | Faculty of Medicine | Department of Medicine | 医学士 | — | Brazil |
Federal University of Pernambuco
Faculty of Medicine
/ Department of Medicine
Degree:
医学士
Country:
Brazil
Studied medicine and worked as a physician while pursuing a writing career.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura | Galileia | — | Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura | 受賞 |
Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura
2009
Work:
Galileia
Organization:
Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Galileia
novelA novel interweaving local community and history; known as the author's representative work that won the Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura.
regional historyfamilytradition
Rio sangue
2024 novelAn expansive story set along the Jaguaribe River, portraying the history of Ceará and colonial Brazil (published 2024).
historyregional identitycolonial memory
O amor das sombras
2015 short storiesA collection of short stories focusing on relationships, memory, and lost time.
memoryhuman relationshipslocal color
Retratos imorais
2010 short storiesA collection exploring ethics and desire, notable for its complex emotional portrayals.
ethicsdesirehuman psychology
Livro dos Homens
2005 short storiesA short-story collection depicting men's lives and memories, conveying the breath of local communities.
memorymasculinitycommunity
Faca
2003 short storiesA collection of sharp short stories, some dealing with violence and tension.
violencetensionhuman nature
Crônicas para ler na escola
2011 chronicles/essaysA collection of short prose pieces intended for educational settings and reading.
educationreadingliterature
Baile do Menino Deus
playA play often addressing local rites and festivities.
ritualfestivityregional culture
Bandeira de São João
playA theatrical work themed around local festivals and traditions.
festivitytraditioncommunity
Arlequim
playA theatrical piece incorporating classical motifs.
theatremasktradition
O Pavão Misterioso
playA stage work blending folklore and symbolism.
folkloresymbolismtheatre arts
Bibliography
- Faca (2003)
- Livro dos Homens (2005)
- Retratos imorais (2010)
- Crônicas para ler na escola (2011)
- O amor das sombras (2015)
- Galileia (publication year unknown)
- Rio sangue (2024)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- rich regional descriptionfocus on social and historical contextspoetic and lyrical language
- Recurring Motifs
- Northeastern Brazilian landscapesfamily and oral traditionreligious rituals and festivities
Legacy
Ronaldo Correia de Brito is known for artfully portraying the landscapes and history of northeastern Brazil, particularly Ceará, across plays, short stories, and novels. His 2009 Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura win established him as a significant national literary figure.
Trivia
- Continues to work as a physician while pursuing a writing career.
- Won the 2009 Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura for the novel Galileia.
- Has published across genres including plays, short stories, and novels.