Marilene Felinto (b. 1957) is a powerful and incisive voice in contemporary Brazilian literature. Raised in São Paulo with a degree in Literature from the University of São Paulo, she gained immediate acclaim when her debut novel won the prestigious 1983 Jabuti Award. This seminal, widely translated work launched a career defined by a profound exploration of identity, memory, and social critique—themes that also deeply shaped her influential journalism.

Beyond her prolific output of fiction and essays, Felinto is an accomplished translator of iconic English-language authors. Her literary relevance has earned her guest residencies at prestigious institutions globally, including UC Berkeley and the University of Coimbra. A celebrated fixture at international literary festivals, her critically acclaimed work continues to shape Brazil's cultural landscape.