Cannibal Manifesto
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The "Cannibal Manifesto" (Manifesto antropófago) was a key work by Oswald de Andrade, a prominent figure in Brazil's Modernist movement. Published in 1928, it proposed a cultural concept inspired by the historical practice of cannibalism.12
Andrade metaphorically suggested that Brazil should "devour" foreign cultural influences, digest them, and then expel something new and uniquely Brazilian. This idea aimed to foster cultural independence and innovation by creatively reinterpreting external ideas rather than simply imitating them. The manifesto was a significant contribution to Brazilian Modernism, emphasizing the importance of folklore and native themes in shaping a national identity.12
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