The Unfoldability of an Obscene Blind Man

Abstract

The text addresses the "unfoldability" in the poetry of Glauco Mattoso, the literary name of Pedro José Ferreira da Silva, highlighting the poem "Desdobrabilidade" as a reflection of the author's complexity. The term refers to the ability to question authority, ownership, and literary tradition. The author explores pseudonymity, parodies, and the contestation of authorship, especially in his "Jornal Dobrabil," marked by pornographic elements and gay humor. The analysis contextualizes the countercultural movement of Glauco's generation in the 1970s, emphasizing the influence of “Tropicalismo” and the emergence of discussions about sexuality and minorities. Glauco's poetry is considered a response to tradition, standing out for its theatricality and the creation of a tragicomic persona. The discussion concludes by suggesting that Glauco's work does not follow the revolutionary hope of modernism but inscribes itself as a guerrilla writing, remaining in dystopia and marginal intransigence.