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Raul Pompeia
1863Apr, 12

Raul Pompeia

Raul Pompeia, Brazilian writer (d. 1895)
Raul d'Ávila Pompeia (April 12, 1863 – December 25, 1895) was a Brazilian novelist, short story writer and chronicler. He is famous for the Impressionist romance O Ateneu.

He is patron of the 33rd chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

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