O CARÁTER LÚDICO E REGIONALISTA DA POÉTICA DE MANOEL DE BARROS

Abstract

This work addresses the relationship between the poetry of Manoel de Barros and the natural environment of the Pantanal. It highlights the importance of traditional elements, childhood memories, local sensory experiences in shaping the poet's identity, and the use of neologisms and wordplay in the poet's works. It is observed that nature is not just a backdrop for his memories but an essential part of the author's identity, who identifies with the Pantanal environment. Thus, his work not only expresses an intimate connection with nature but also explores his own identity. Manoel de Barros expresses this identification with biodiversity through the inventive use of language, challenging traditional literary conventions. This manipulation of language, characterized by neologisms and wordplay, not only reflects the poet's originality and inventiveness as also his deep connection with nature and his quest for authentic and sensory expression.