David Mourão-Ferreira facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Mourão-Ferreira
Mourão-Ferreira in 1961
Born	David de Jesus Mourão-Ferreira February 24, 1927 Lisbon, Portugal
Died	June 16, 1996(1996-06-16) (aged 69)
Occupation	Writer
Years active	1954–1987

David de Jesus Mourão-Ferreira (born February 24, 1927, in Lisbon – died June 16, 1996, in Lisbon) was a famous Portuguese writer and poet. He was born and lived in Lisbon, Portugal.

David Mourão-Ferreira was the son of David Ferreira and Teresa de Jesus Ferro Mourão. He went to the University of Lisbon. In 1951, he studied Romanic Philology, which is the study of languages like Portuguese and Spanish. By 1957, he became a professor at the university.

After his death, his work continued to be honored. In 2005, the University of Bari in Italy and the Instituto Camões (a Portuguese cultural organization) created a special program in his name. This program, called the Cátedra David Mourão-Ferreira, helps people learn more about his writings.

His Amazing Poems

David Mourão-Ferreira wrote many beautiful poems. Here are some of his well-known poetry collections:

• 1954 – Tempestade de Verão (Summer Storm) – This book won an award!
• 1958 – Os Quatro Cantos do Tempo (The Four Corners of Time)
• 1962 – In Memoriam Memoriae (In Memory of Memory)
• 1962 – Infinito Pessoal ou A Arte de Amar (Personal Infinity or The Art of Loving)
• 1966 – Do Tempo ao Coração (From Time to the Heart)
• 1967 – A Arte de Amar (The Art of Loving) – This book combined some of his earlier works.
• 1969 – Lira de Bolso (Pocket Lyre)
• 1971 – Cancioneiro de Natal (Christmas Songbook) – This book also won an award.
• 1973 – Matura Idade (Mature Age)
• 1974 – Sonetos do Cativo (Captive Sonnets)
• 1976 – As Lições do Fogo (The Lessons of Fire)
• 1980 – Obra Poética (Poetic Works)
• 1985 – Os Ramos e os Remos (The Branches and the Oars)
• 1988 – Obra Poética, 1948-1988 (Poetic Works, 1948–1988)

His Fantastic Stories

Besides poems, David Mourão-Ferreira also wrote many interesting stories. Here are some of his narrative fiction books:

• 1959 – Novelas de Gaivotas em Terra (Novellas of Seagulls on Land) – This book won a special award.
• 1968 – Os contos de Os Amantes (The Stories of the Loved Ones)
• 1980 – As Quatro Estações (The Four Seasons) – This book was recognized by an international group of literary critics.
• 1986 – Um Amor Feliz (A Happy Love)
• 1987 – Duas Histórias de Lisboa (Two Histories of Lisbon)

See also

In Spanish: David Mourão-Ferreira para niños

• Instituto Camões