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Fernando Pessoa accompanied his family to Durban in South Africa

1896

Fernando Pessoa accompanied his family to Durban in South Africa

Fernando Pessoa in Durban, South Africa, aged 10.
Photo of 1898

 

Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935), one of Portugal’s greatest poets, accompanied his family to Durban in South Africa, where he learned good English. He published several books of poetry in this language and kept a diary in English, and often did the Times’ crossword puzzle.

His last written words were in English: “I know not what tomorrow will bring”.

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