Herberto Helder

Herberto Helder Luís Bernardes de Oliveira, Portuguese poet. One of the most important and enigmatic poets in the Portuguese language of the 20th century, he systematically refused awards and avoided public recognition. His poetry, deeply original and innovative, is characterized by linguistic experimentalism, hermeticism and the magical and transformative dimension of the word. Works such as "O Amor em Visita", "A Colher na Boca" and "Photomaton & Vox" revolutionized contemporary Portuguese poetry. He also worked as a journalist and translator, always maintaining a discreet and reserved life. He passed away in Cascais on March 23, 2015, aged 84.