Retired novelist and diplomat obtained 28 votes, consolidating his position as one of the main names in Brazilian literature
Edgard Telles Ribeiro was chosen to occupy seat 27 of the which belonged to the poet Antonio Cicero, who died in October. The novelist and retired diplomat obtained 28 votes, consolidating his position as one of the main names in Brazilian literature. With a recognized literary career, Telles Ribeiro was already seen as a strong candidate. In 2006, he received the ABL award for his work “Olho do Rei”. Throughout his career, he published more than 15 books, including “Histórias Mirabolantes de Amores Clandestinos” and “Jogo de Armar”, the latter recently released.
Born in Chile, Telles Ribeiro lives in Rio de Janeiro and also stands out as a filmmaker and film teacher. His first book, “O Criado-Mudo”, was translated and published in several countries, expanding his international visibility. In addition to his literary career, he had a long career as a diplomat, serving in nations such as New Zealand, Malaysia and Thailand. In March of this year, Telles Ribeiro had run for another seat in the ABL, but was unsuccessful, being surpassed by Lilia Moritz Schwarcz. In the most recent election, he managed to stand out among 14 competitors, including journalist Tom Farias, who came second in the dispute.
Published by Sarah Paula
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