Mario Pirata

Mario Pirata (August 19, 1957 – July 20, 2025) was a Brazilian poet and teacher.

Life and career

Pirata was born in Porto Alegre on August 19, 1957.[1] He studied Philosophy at PUCRS and UFRGS. Throughout his career, he published a number of books, and was awarded the Açorianos Literature Award in 2002.[2]

In the 1970s he also worked with theater, participating in the avant-garde group Ói Nóis Aqui Traveiz, which performed on the streets. He wrote four plays for the puppet theater groups Caixa do Elefante de Porto Alegre and Entre Linhas de Novo Hamburgo.[3]

Pirata died on July 20, 2025, at the age of 67.[4]

References

  1. ^ UFRGS TV (2017-07-18). Em Sintonia Com - Mario Pirata. Retrieved 2025-07-21 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ "Secretaria Municipal da Cultura | Prefeitura de Porto Alegre". prefeitura.poa.br. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
  3. ^ "Anunciados os vencedores do Prêmio Lila Ripoll de Poesia 2017 | Assembleia Legislativa do Rio Grande do Sul". ww4.al.rs.gov.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
  4. ^ Povo, Correio do (2025-07-21). "Poeta gaúcho, Mario Pirata morre aos 67 anos". Correio do Povo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-21.
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