Cora Coralina

Cora Coralina (Ana Lins dos Guimarães Peixoto) was a Brazilian writer and poetess. She was born August 20, 1889, and died in the city of Goiânia on April 10, 1985. She published her first book after her husband died in 1965. Cora continued to produce more books, becoming one of the most important Brazilian writers of her time.

Cora Coralina's house where is lived from 1889 to 1985, can be visited in the city of Goiás. It is located at one end of the bridge over Vermelho River. It is one of the first constructions of Goiás, and a typical house from the 18th century. The place inspired some of the beautiful poems written by her. There is a small museum in the house to honor her.

Bibliography

• Estórias da Casa Velha da Ponte
• Poemas dos Becos de Goiás e Estórias Mais, poetry, 1965
• Meninos Verdes, children's literature
• Meu livro de cordel
• O Tesouro da Casa Velha
• Vintém de Cobre
• A Moeda de Ouro que o Pato Engoliu, children's literature

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Name	Coralina, Cora
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Date of birth	1889
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Date of death	1985
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