| Afonso Arinos de Melo Franco | |
|---|---|
| Born | Afonso Arinos May 1, 1868 Paracatu - Minas Gerais |
| Died | February 19, 1916 (aged 47) Barcelona |
| Pen name | Olívio Barros |
| Nationality | Brazil |
Afonso Arinos was a Brazilian writer.
In the XIX th century, Afonso Arinos de Melo Franco was recognized as one of the most influential intellectuals of his time. His work is part of Brazils' most prestigious literature and contains a strong message of social criticism.