Death and Life of a Severino
João Cabral de Melo Neto
Published in 1955 • Rio de Janeiro
'Morte e Vida Severina' is a long poem by João Cabral de Melo Neto. It tells the story of Severino, a migrant worker, as he travels from the impoverished Northeast region of Brazil to the city of Recife, facing the hardships and struggles of life along the way. The poem explores themes of poverty, migration, and existential reflections.
Poetry