Presença

The Presen\u00e7a group was a Portuguese literary movement that emerged in the 1920s, named after its literary magazine founded in 1927. This movement was influenced by late Symbolism and saudosismo, a brooding poetic style.12

Key figures associated with Portuguese Modernism, which influenced Presen\u00e7a, include Fernando Pessoa, considered one of the most brilliant poets of European Modernism. Pessoa was known for his use of heteronyms, distinct literary personae with unique styles and philosophies. Other significant figures were M\u00e1rio de S\u00e1-Carneiro, known for his experimental short stories and poetry, and Jos\u00e9 de Almada Negreiros, a versatile artist and writer. The movement explored themes of fragmentation, identity, and modernity, pushing the boundaries of literary expression in Portugal.12