Nov 17, 2017
Rachel de Queiroz’s 107th Birthday
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Rachel de Queiroz was a prominent Brazilian writer and the first woman to join the country's Academy of Letters.
Her first book, O Quinze (Fifteen), was published in 1930 when she was only 20 years old, and brought her instant fame. Her portrayal of the daily struggle of the people of Northeastern Brazil against drought and scarce resources cemented her reputation as a powerful storyteller. Over the next 70 years, Queiroz would go on to write over 2000 chronicles, expanding from literature into journalism, playwriting, and translation.
Today’s Doodle celebrates Queiroz on what would have been her 107th birthday for her contribution to Brazilian literature and for paving the way for women authors after her.
Feliz Aniversário, Rachel de Queiroz!
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