To the Eminent President of Svenska Akademien

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January, 2018.

To the Eminent President of Svenska Akademien

Box 2118 103 – 13

 Stockholm – Sweden

Your Excellence:

“Nul n’est prophète en son pays”

(Mme DE SEVIGNÉ)

Relying on the historical education and gentleness of Sweden people and, particularly over the natural noble and generous spirit of your excellence.

I beg your permission to offer to the Akademien Library one copy of my book “PENSAMENTOS, etc.” (THOUGHTS, etc.), now published.

I also have the pleasure to inform you that ten other books are waiting to be printed.

After that, I’ll be glad to offer them to your library as well.

Beforehand, let me introduce myself:

My name is Edson Almeida Valadares. I’m descendent of the earl and physician at the Thomé de Souza expedition to the new lands, Jorge Valadares.

The expedition arrived at the colony of Bahia in 1549, when Thomé de Souza founded the city of Salvador, Brazil’s first capital.

It is very curious that only at 94 years old, I publish my book of poetry, an age when most of the poets are already dead.

I believe that in a near future, I’ll be seeing the dawn of glory, especially if the sun of the providence comes to light me up with its ardent beams.

I thank you, therefore, for your generous consideration.

Last but not least, allow me to present you with my highest votes of confidence and greetings.

From your loyal servant,

     Edson Almeida Valadares

                          (Poet and writer).