Irene Lisboa House-Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Lisboa > Arruda dos Vinhos > Arranhó > Arranhó de Baixo

Irene Lisboa: Who Was She?

- Born in Arruda dos Vinhos on December 25, 1892.

- Portuguese writer, teacher, and pedagogue.

- Specialized in Education Sciences and studied in Switzerland, France, and Belgium.

- Influenced by thinkers such as Jean Piaget and Édouard Claparède.

- Career as a teacher and primary education inspector.

- Removed from official duties due to advanced ideas.

- Dedicated herself to literary production after retirement.

Recognition and Legacy

- Praised by renowned writers such as José Rodrigues Miguéis, José Gomes Ferreira, and others.

- Foundation of the Irene Lisboa Institute in her honor.

- Commander of the Order of Liberty.

- Municipal library and Irene Lisboa Museum in Arruda dos Vinhos.

Characteristics of Her Work

- Literary production includes poetry, short stories, chronicles, and novels.

- Use of pseudonyms to express opinions.

- Intimate and autobiographical literary style.

- Free verse poetry, without rhymes and regular rhythm.

- Focus on everyday themes and appreciation of the small things.

The Irene Lisboa House-Museum

- Located in Arruda dos Vinhos, in the house where the writer was born.

- Exhibits documents, works, and personal objects of the author.

- Offers an intimate view of Irene Lisboa's life and work.

- Cultural space dedicated to literature and the memory of this remarkable writer.

"House of Reading" Cultural Project

- Transformation of the House-Museum into a space for reading and culture.

- Library with home lending.

- Cultural activities, literary events, and exhibitions related to writing.

- Promotes a love of literature and keeps Irene Lisboa's heritage alive.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irene_Lisboa

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt