Afrânio Coutinho date of birth:
March 15, 1911
How old was Afrânio Coutinho when died?
89
Where was Afrânio Coutinho born?
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
When did Afrânio Coutinho die?
August 5, 2000
Where did Afrânio Coutinho die?
Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Afrânio Coutinho body shape:
Average
What color are Afrânio Coutinho's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Afrânio Coutinho's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Afrânio Coutinho gay or straight?
Straight
What is Afrânio Coutinho's ethnicity?
White
What is Afrânio Coutinho nationality?
Brazilian
What is Afrânio Coutinho's occupation?
Author
Afrânio Coutinho claim to fame:
O processo da descolonização literária
Short Biography
Afrânio Coutinho (March 15, 1911 - August 5, 2000) was a Brazilian literary critic and essayist. He encouraged the rise of the "New Criticism" in Brazil of the 1950s. Coutinho edited the Portuguese version of Reader's Digest as well as several reference works on Brazilian literature. He also taught literature at several universities.