Alda Lara
Poet

Alda Lara Net Worth

Alda Lara was a renowned Angolan poet born on June 9, 1930. She is best known for her Portuguese-language poetry collections, such as Tempo da Chuva. Her legacy is honored through the Alda Lara literary prize, which is named in her honor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 9, 1930
Birth Place Angola
Age 90 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 30, 1962 (age 31)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $40 million (2024)

About

Angolan poet known for Tempo da Chuva and other Portuguese-language poetry collections. The prestigious Alda Lara literary prize bears her name.

Before Fame

She studied at Lisbon University and at the University of Coimbra.

Trivia

Her poem "Preludio/Mae Negra" was set to music and recorded by Portuguese singer Paulo de Carvalho.

Family Life

Her husband, Orlando Albuquerque, published her collected works shortly after her death.

Associated With

She was a contemporary of fellow Angolan poet Viriato Dacruz; however, Dacruz fought for Angolan independence from Portugal, while Lara embraced Portuguese language and culture in her writing.

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