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Maria Firmina dos Reis

1825-10-11 – 1917-11-11

Portrait of Maria Firmina dos Reis
Busto de Maria Firmina dos Reis, 1ª romancista do Brasil, localizado na Praça do Pantheon, em São Luís (MA)Credit: Ramsessantos

Life & Legacy

Maria Firmina dos Reis (March 11, 1822 – November 11, 1917) was a Brazilian author. She is considered Brazil's first black female novelist. In 1859, she published her first book Úrsula, which is considered the first Brazilian abolitionist novel. The book tells the story of a love triangle, in which the system of slavery is put into question.

Occupation & Career

writer, poet, novelist, teacher

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Úrsula

Legacy Highlights

Notable Work

Úrsula

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1895866 — wikidata View source

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