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Which heteronym wrote "The Keeper of Sheep"?

  • Alberto Caeiro

  • Ricardo Reis

  • Álvaro de Campos

  • Bernardo Soares

Answer

Alberto Caeiro, one of Fernando Pessoa's heteronyms, wrote "The Keeper of Sheep." Caeiro, a bucolic poet, celebrated the simple life and nature's beauty. "The Keeper of Sheep" reflects his philosophy, portraying a shepherd's contentment with his humble existence, finding joy in the present moment and the natural world around him.
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