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        Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes , also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha , was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.