Florbela Espanca (1894 - 1930)

Florbela Espanca (Portuguese pronunciation: [floɾˈbɛlɐ (ɨ)ʃˈpɐ̃kɐ]; birth name Flor Bela de Alma da Conceição), Portuguese poet (Vila Viçosa, December 8, 1894 – Matosinhos, December 8, 1930). Precursor of the feminist movement in Portugal, she had a tumultuous and eventful life that shaped her love, erotic and feminine writings.