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Rare and Commonplace Flowers is a dual biography of Elizabeth Bishop, the Pulitzer‑winning American poet, and Lota de Macedo Soares, the self‑trained Brazilian architect who helped create Flamengo Park in Rio de Janeiro. The volume traces their relationship from 1951, when Bishop came to Brazil seeking inspiration, to 1967, when Soares’ career was undermined by political opposition and their partnership dissolved. Through extensive research and vivid narrative, Carmen L. Oliveira offers insight into the women’s artistic achievements, the cultural contexts they inhabited, and the challenges they faced as a same‑sex couple in a changing world.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Carmen L. Oliveira
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