Handwritten letter from Vinicius de Moraes (1954)
Handwritten letter from Vinicius de Moraes (1954)
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In 1954, Vinicius de Moraes shared with his daughter his longing and reflections on his career in Paris.
- Letter from Vinicius de Moraes to his first daughter, Susana de Moraes.
- One sheet, two pages.
- In Portuguese.
- 20.9 cm x 27.1 cm.
- Paris, November 25, 1954.
- Excellent condition.
- Unique piece.
Excerpts
(...) I find it amusing that you tell me you're struggling with math. Just like your father, who would stand before a complicated calculation like a cow before a cathedral.
(...) I was amazed by your height. Don't grow too much and get past 1.70m, which is your "old man's" height. Otherwise, when you start going to nightclubs with your father, I'll have to wear those ridiculous heels that Jorginho Guiné wears when he goes out with his wife.
(...) Soon I will publish a new book of my poems, translated into French, because the “Five Elegies” were quite popular.
(...) But none of that, my little girl, is worth the fact that your father is far away from you. If it weren't so late in life, and I needed my career to help you and myself, your father would have thrown himself into something else in Brazil, like film, or something else entirely, because, as time goes by, it gets harder and harder to live away from your little children.
In 1954, Vinicius de Moraes was living in Paris, where he worked at the Brazilian embassy. This period of his life was significant, as he was in a phase of artistic transition. After publishing significant works such as *Cinco Elegias e Poemas, Sonetos e Baladas*, he released his *Antologia Poética* and the award-winning play *Orfeu da Conceição*. During his stay in the French capital, Vinicius also began to engage with the young pianist Tom Jobim, which would later result in one of the most iconic collaborations in Brazilian music. Despite his diplomatic responsibilities, his passion for poetry and music continued to flourish.
Vinicius's relationship with his first daughter, Susana, was marked by a deep longing and affection, a mutual admiration that lasted until Vinicius's death. Later, Susana often reflected on how her father's work influenced her life, music, literature, and Brazil. She was probably the person who best understood the artist's complexity, both in his achievements and his vulnerabilities.
This letter is exceptional because it is handwritten, extensive, in perfect condition, and above all, because it contains very personal and profound content. Simply reading it is enough to enter the world of Vinicius, this Brazilian genius recognized worldwide not only as the co-author—with Tom Jobim—of "The Girl from Ipanema," but more broadly as one of the inventors of Bossa Nova and a great playwright. The signature "Darling" at the end, a nickname Susana gave Vinicius, is the icing on the cake.
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