Hallucinated City
Mário de Andrade
Published in 1922 • São Paulo
'Paulicéia desvairada' is a collection of poems by Mário de Andrade. It is considered one of the founding works of Brazilian modernist literature and reflects the vibrant and diverse atmosphere of São Paulo. The poems experiment with language, rhythm, and imagery, breaking away from traditional poetic forms. Through its urban themes and innovative style, 'Paulicéia desvairada' captures the energy and contradictions of early 20th-century Brazilian society.
Modernist poetry