Ronaldo Costa Fernandes

Ronaldo Costa Fernandes (1947-2012) was a Brazilian university professor, literary critic, folklorist, and writer. His academic and intellectual career was dedicated to the research and dissemination of Brazilian culture, with an emphasis on literature, folklore, and popular manifestations.

As a professor, he dedicated a significant part of his life to teaching and research in the field of Letters, especially at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), where he contributed significantly to the training of students and the development of literary and cultural studies. His work as an advisor and researcher marked an era in his field.

Ronaldo Costa Fernandes is widely recognized for his studies on the popular imagination, folklore tales, and the cultural traditions of the Northeast and other regions of Brazil. His critical work always sought to value and understand the richness of cultural manifestations that, often, did not receive due recognition in the traditional academic canon.

His literary and essayistic production is vast and addresses themes such as orality, myths, legends, popular poetry, and the relationship between erudite and popular culture. Ronaldo Costa Fernandes's writing is characterized by erudition, analytical rigor, and a deep passion for Brazil's cultural roots, always seeking to demystify and give visibility to the voices and stories of the people.