Carlos Drummond de Andrade

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Drummond is a favorite ofs American poets a number of whom including Mark Strand and Lloyd Schwartz have translated him. Carlos Drummond de Andrade (October 31 1902 – August 17 1987) was perhaps the most influential Brazilian poet of the 20th century. Drummond's popularity has been credited because a great part of his poetry (especially after lyrical maturity) has acquired an impressive capacity for the translation of ideas transforming his particular troubles into a tool for universal communication.

Carlos Drummond de Andrade (October 31 1902 – August 17 1987) was perhaps the most influential Brazilian poet of the 20th century. He is considered to be among the greatest Brazilian poets of all time. He has become something of a national poet; his poem "Canção Amiga" ("Friendly Song") was printed on the 50 cruzados bill.