
Vinicius de Moraes
Author · 12 books
Marcus Vinicius da Cruz de Mello Moraes (October 19, 1913 - July 9, 1980), better known as Vinicius de Moraes, nicknamed O Poetinha (the little poet), was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Son of Lydia Cruz de Moraes and Clodoaldo Pereira da Silva Moraes, he was a seminal figure in contemporary Brazilian music. As a poet, he wrote lyrics for a great number of songs that became all-time classics. He was also a composer of Bossa nova, a playwright, a diplomat and, as an interpreter of his own songs, he left several important albums.
Books

Pela luz dos olhos teus
2016

As Cem Melhores Crônicas Brasileiras
2007

Para uma menina com uma flor
1941

Nova Antologia Poética
2005

50 poemas de revolta
2017

ARCA DE NOE
1970

Livro de Sonetos
1967

Jardim noturno
poemas inéditos
1993

All, my love will be aware
2013

O Operário em construção
1969

Para Viver um Grande Amor
1962

Orfeu da conceição
1967