Which heteronym was a doctor?
Ricardo Reis
Alberto Caeiro
Álvaro de Campos
Bernardo Soares
Answer
Ricardo Reis, one of Fernando Pessoa's heteronyms, was a medical doctor. Pessoa created multiple heteronyms, each with distinct personalities and literary styles. Reis was a conservative monarchist who believed in the importance of tradition and order. He often wrote poems that reflected his medical knowledge and his fascination with classical themes.
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