K4 O Quadrado Azul

Name: K4 O Quadrado Azul
Author: José de Almada Negreiros

By José de Almada Negreiros

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A compact modernist assemblage of poems and prose fragments that fuses manifesto, art commentary and lyrical reverie. An emblematic geometric motif recurs as an organizing obsession, around which erotic, synesthetic and hallucinatory images are spun; language fractures, abrupt shifts and playful rhythms mimic visual dynamism. The text alternates vivid sensory description, self-reflexive reflections on artistic creation, and episodic scenes that dissolve into associative cascades, producing a sustained experiment in voice and form that privileges sensory shock, formal invention and the interplay between visual and verbal expression over conventional narrative.

About the Author

José de Almada Negreiros

José de Almada Negreiros was a prominent Portuguese writer, painter, and a key figure in the modernist movement of the early 20th century. Known for his innovative and avant-garde style, he contributed significantly to literature and the arts in Portugal. His notable works include "A Engomadeira: Novela Vulgar Lisboeta" and "A Invenção do Dia Claro," which showcase his unique narrative voice and exploration of contemporary themes. Almada Negreiros was also involved in the publication of the influential literary magazine "Orpheu," which played a crucial role in the dissemination of modernist ideas in Portuguese literature.