Rui Ribeiro Couto (born March 12, 1898, Santos, Braz. —died May 30, 1963, Paris, France) was a Brazilian poet, short-story writer, Britannica Ribeiro Couto - Escritas.org

Ribeiro Couto (1898–1963) was a prominent poet, journalist, and diplomat who belonged to the . His style is often associated with " Penumbrismo ," a transitional literary phase characterized by a melancholic, intimate, and simple portrayal of everyday life.

He was a diplomat, spending significant time in Europe, which gave his work a unique transnational flavor. Yet, his heart remained in the Brazilian interior. His prose is characterized by:

In Cabocla , Couto captures the "simple spirit" of the Brazilian interior. The novel arrived during a time when Brazilian writers were shifting their focus from European-style urbanity toward the country's own authentic landscapes and regional identities.