Carolina Maria de Jesus

Carolina Maria de Jesus (1914–1977) was a Brazilian writer, autobiographer and poet.

Also recorded as Carolina de Jesus; Bitita.

Overview

Born at Sacramento in 1914, died at Parelheiros District in 1977.

In detail

Carolina Maria de Jesus studied at Allan Kardec College. the recorded working language is Brazilian Portuguese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are diary, autobiography, long poem and romance.

Residence is recorded at Favela do Canindé and Parelheiros District.

Works named in the authority record are Beyond all Pity, Bitita's Diary and I'm Going to Have a Little House: The Second Diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus.

Distinctions recorded are honorary doctorate.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Carolina Maria de Jesus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q440240: Carolina Maria de Jesus
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Record

Kind of record: Author
Born: 1914
Died: 1977
Awards: honorary doctorate
Family: poets
Genres: diary,autobiography,long poem,romance
Authority: Q440240
Languages: Brazilian Portuguese
Production: one_pass
Residences: Favela do Canindé,Parelheiros District,Santana
Birth place: Sacramento
Death place: Parelheiros District
Educated at: Allan Kardec College
Nationality: Brazil
Occupations: writer,autobiographer,poet,waste picker,maid
Notable works: Beyond all Pity,Bitita's Diary,I'm Going to Have a Little House: The Second Diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus
External identifiers: wikidata: Q440240 · wikipedia: Carolina Maria de Jesus
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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