MouraLit

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About João

João Moura Fernandes, PhD, blends poetry and academia with a passion that pulses through every project.
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Several hardcover books with aged and textured spines are lined up vertically. The titles include references to literature and poetry, featuring a mix of red, black, and dark blue covers with gold lettering.
An open book with pages slightly turned, holding a small, dried leaf in the middle. The text is in English and appears to be in a poetic or literary style.
A collection of vintage and classic books of various sizes and colors are neatly lined up on a wooden shelf. The spines show titles such as 'Aristotle's Rhetoric and Poetics', 'Twelfth Night', and 'Poems by E.B. Browning'. The books vary in condition, indicating they are well-read and possibly valuable.

My Journey

From early days immersed in poetry to earning a PhD in comparative literature, my path blends creativity with scholarly rigor.

Today

I teach, write, and engage with communities through literature and art.

Background & Vision

Gallery

Snapshots capturing João’s poetic readings, lectures, and creative moments.

A person sits in the middle of a bustling street with a typewriter placed on a wooden stand labeled 'poet for hire'. The individual wears a red hoodie and a dark hat, with their head lowered, appearing focused on writing. The street is lined with buildings, and flags are visible in the background, contributing to a lively urban atmosphere.
An open book lies on dry grass, displaying a poem with emotional and somber imagery about little girls and devastation.
A golden statue featuring two figures: a seated, muscular male figure holding a book, and a standing female figure with hands clasped in front, both set against a stone wall. The artwork is mounted on a pedestal inscribed with the word 'POESIE'.
A close-up of a page from a book, featuring text in a columned format. The text includes numbered lines and is presented in a poetic or biblical style, with some words highlighted in bold.
A close-up of an open book displaying text in a poetic format with multiple sections and line numbers, indicating a structured and possibly religious or literary content.
A person is lying on a blanket on a grassy area, reading a book titled 'O Meu Pai' with a photograph of a man on the cover. Surrounding the scene are trees and a clear blue sky, suggesting a peaceful outdoor setting.
A row of books on a library shelf, featuring various titles related to Shakespeare and other literary topics. The books are in a mix of colors, and there are labels on the spines indicating their library classification.
A large stone statue of a seated figure in academic robes, holding an open book, set against the backdrop of a historic building with gothic architecture.