César, Ana Cristina (1952–1983)

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César, Ana Cristina (1952–1983)

Brazilian poet and literary critic. Name variations: Ana Cristina Cesar. Born June 2, 1952, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; committed suicide, Oct 29, 1983, in Rio de Janeiro.

Studied Theory and Practice of Literary Translation at University of Essex in England; returned to Brazil to work as translator; belonged to 1960s group of poets called "mimeograph generation"; wrote 4 poetical pamphlets published in A teus pés (1982); also wrote Dispersos e esparsos (1985), Escritos da Inglaterra (1988) and Critica e Traduçäo (1999).