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Bessa, the barber poet of the See, or the lessons of a Port that resists

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Briefings

A 74-year-old poet Carlos Bessa, known as 'the barber of the Sé', is preparing a new poetry collection while his barbershop remains quiet. He hopes to see the Sé district repopulated, though the article does not specify the timeline for this hope or the current population numbers of the area.

Key points

• Carlos Bessa is 74 years old and is the subject of a new poetry book.
• His barbershop is currently quiet and has been quiet since the 'chagas' of the forgotten Porto began.

Context

The article describes a 74-year-old poet named Carlos Bessa who runs a barbershop in the Sé district of Porto. He is preparing a new poetry collection and hopes to see the area repopulated, though the article does not provide specific dates for this hope or current population figures.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the poet's age, his role as a barbershop owner, and his hope for the area's future. No specific dates for the hope, population numbers, or the timeline for the 'chagas' are provided in the source.

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