Fernando Pessoa
Born in 1888
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Fiction
Philosophy
Poetry
Fernando António Nogueira Pessoa was a Portuguese poet and writer known for his use of heteronyms - distinct literary personalities with their own styles and voices.
He created dozens of these alter egos, with Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis, and Álvaro de Campos being the most prominent.
Each heteronym produced a substantial body of work, often with conflicting philosophies and aesthetics.
Pessoa's own writing style differed from those of his creations.
His innovative approach to authorship and identity has made him one of the most significant Portuguese literary figures.
Critics like Harold Bloom have hailed Pessoa as one of the most representative poets of the 20th century, alongside Pablo Neruda.
