Millôr definitivo: a Bíblia do caos
Best single-volume overview of Millôr Fernandes's aphorisms, observations, and satirical worldview.
Author guide
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Millôr Fernandes (1923–2012), born Milton Viola Fernandes in Rio de Janeiro, was one of Brazil’s leading satirists and multidisciplinary writers. He worked in journalism and humor magazines from adolescence, contributing to publications including O Cruzeiro, O Pasquim, Veja, and Jornal do Brasil. His books range from fables, aphorisms, essays, memoir-like chronicles, and political humor to poetry, children’s literature, graphic art, and drama. He also translated and adapted numerous major theatrical works into Brazilian Portuguese. Early books appeared under the pseudonyms Adão Júnior and Emmanuel Vão Gôgo. His dramatic collaborations included Liberdade, liberdade with Flávio Rangel and Humor nos tempos do Collor with Luis Fernando Veríssimo and Jô Soares.
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Teatro de Millôr Fernandes
Natural entry point for his original drama and early theatrical writing.
Trinta anos de mim mesmo
A broad autobiographical and retrospective introduction to his prose and humor.
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Books by series
book-series · completed
Teatro de Millôr Fernandes
A collection of Millôr Fernandes's original theatrical works published in book form, including plays and theatrical texts issued by Civilização Brasileira, L&PM, and related publishers.
- 1 Teatro de Millôr Fernandes
Book 1 · theater-collection · 1957
- 2 Um elefante no caos ou Jornal do Brasil ou, sobretudo, Por que me ufano do meu país
Book 2 · play · 1962
- 3 Pigmaleoa
Book 3 · play · 1965
- 4 Computa, computador, computa
Book 4 · play · 1972
- 5 É...
Book 5 · play · 1977
- 6 A história é uma história
Book 6 · play · 1978
- 7 Os órfãos de Jânio
Book 7 · play · 1979
- 8 Bons tempos, hein?!
Book 8 · play · 1979
- 9 O homem do princípio ao fim
Book 9 · play · 1982
- 10 Duas tábuas e uma paixão
Book 10 · play · 1982
- 11 Liberdade, liberdade
Book 11 · coauthored-play · 2006
- 12 Kaos
Book 12 · play · 2008
Antes de o mundo ser mundo, antes de o homem existir, na era do vazio infinito, o nada reinava absoluto. Depois ouviu-se um bang, um Big-bang, e a vida surgiu, frágil e indefesa. E o que veio depois? Para Millôr Fernandes, veio o Kaos.…
- 13 A viúva imortal: peça em um ato sobre uma ideia de Petrônio
Book 13 · play · 2009
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Nonfiction (5)
- Trinta anos de mim mesmo
memoir · 1972
- Um nome a zelar
graphic-memoir · 2008
- A entrevista
memoir · 2011
- Guia Millôr da história do Brasil: de Cabral a Lula
history-and-humor · 2014
- Guia Millôr da filosofia
philosophy-and-humor · 2016
Essays and speeches (3)
- Millôr no Pasquim
essay-collection · 1977
- Crítica da razão impura ou O primado da ignorância
essay · 2002
- Apresentações
essay-collection · 2004
Children's books (4)
- Abecedário do Millôr para crianças
children's-literature · 2004
- Circo das palavras
children's-literature · 2007
- Poesia matemática
children's-poetry · 2008
- Poesia geométrica
children's-poetry · 2015
Poetry (4)
- Papaverum Millôr
poetry · 1967
- Hai-kais
poetry · 1968
- Compozissõis imfãtis
poetry · 1975
- Poemas
poetry · 1984
Edited works (1)
- Millôr Fernandes: Literatura comentada
literary-anthology · 1980
Collaborations (1)
- Humor nos tempos do Collor
coauthored-humor · 1992
Other (24)
- Eva sem costela: um livro em defesa do homem
prose · 1946
- Tempo e contratempo
prose · 1949
- Lições de um ignorante
prose · 1963
- Fábulas fabulosas
fables · 1964
- Esta é a verdadeira história do Paraíso
prose · 1972
- Livro vermelho dos pensamentos de Millôr
aphorisms · 1973
- Livro branco do humor
humor · 1975
- Devora-me ou te decifro
prose · 1976
- Reflexões sem dor
aphorisms · 1977
- Novas fábulas fabulosas
fables · 1978
- Que país é este?
political-humor · 1978
- Todo homem é minha caça
prose · 1981
- Desenhos
graphic-work · 1981
- Diário da Nova República
political-humor · 1985
- Eros uma vez
prose · 1987
- Diário da Nova República, volume 2
political-humor · 1988
- Diário da Nova República, volume 3
political-humor · 1988
- The cow went to the swamp ou A vaca foi pro brejo
prose · 1988
- Millôr definitivo: a Bíblia do caos
aphorisms · 1994
- 100 fábulas fabulosas
fables · 2003
- Novas fábulas e contos fabulosos
fables · 2007
- O mundo visto daqui: Praça General Osório, 1980–1983
graphic-work · 2010
- Millôr 100 + 100: desenhos e frases
graphic-work · 2014
- Millôr: obra gráfica
graphic-work · 2016
Frequently asked questions about Millôr Fernandes
Who was Millôr Fernandes, and what was his real name?
Millôr Fernandes was the professional name of Milton Viola Fernandes, a Brazilian writer, cartoonist, journalist, playwright, translator, and humorist. He became known for combining visual art, wordplay, and social satire.
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When was Millôr Fernandes born, and why do some sources list 1924?
He was born in Rio de Janeiro on August 16, 1923, but his birth was officially registered as May 27, 1924. The discrepancy arose from the late registration and the handwritten record of his name and date.
How did Millôr Fernandes build his career?
He entered the magazine O Cruzeiro at about age 14 and developed a long career in journalism, cartooning, theater, television, and literary translation. He later became associated with publications including O Pasquim, IstoÉ, Veja, and Jornal do Brasil.
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What awards did Millôr Fernandes receive?
Among his honors were prizes for caricature, theater, and humor, including recognition at the Buenos Aires International Caricature Exhibition, the Canadian Humor Salon, and the Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte. In 2005, he also received an Academia Brasileira de Letras award for the editorial project of Abecedário do Millôr para crianças.
Why is Millôr Fernandes remembered today?
He is remembered as a major multidisciplinary figure in Brazilian humor and graphic satire whose work connected journalism, literature, theater, and drawing. The Instituto Moreira Salles preserves his personal archive and approximately 7,500 drawings, helping sustain his cultural legacy.
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