Carlos Drummond de Andrade

Writing

Born: 1902-10-31 · Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Carlos Drummond de Andrade (Itabira, October 31, 1902 – Rio de Janeiro, August 17, 1987) was a Brazilian poet, pharmacist, short story writer, and columnist, considered by many to be the most influential Brazilian poet of the 20th century. Drummond was one of the leading poets of the second generat…