01 de January

Thursday

31 Born on this day 19 Died on this day
William Blake
Author of the day

William Blake

William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker whose visionary works explored profound spiritual and philosophical themes. He is renowned for his prophetic books, which combine his unique mythology with his distinct artistic style, often characterized by intense symbolism and imaginative power. Blake's work defied easy categorization, blending elements of Romanticism with his own highly personal brand of mysticism. His poetry, such as "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," continues…

Poem of the day

Grass

Carl Sandburg
Pile the bodies high at Austerlitz and Waterloo.
Shovel them under and let me work
-I am the grass; I cover all.

And pile them high at Gettysburg
And pile them high at Ypres and Verdun.
Shovel them under and let me work.
Two years, ten years, and the passengers ask the conductor:

What place is this?
Where are we now?

I am the grass.
Let me work.
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Born on this day

31
António Ramos de Almeida

António Ramos de Almeida

114 years since birth · 1912

António Ramos de Almeida was a Portuguese poet whose work is part of the literary landscape of the 20th century. His poetry is marked by a profound reflection on the human conditio…

Jerónimo Baía

Jerónimo Baía

406 years since birth · 1620

Jerónimo Baía was a Portuguese poet, a prominent figure of the Renaissance period, known for his work that reflects the influence of classicism and humanism. His poetry, often mark…

Diogo Bernardes

Diogo Bernardes

496 years since birth · 1530

Diogo Bernardes was a Portuguese Renaissance poet, known for his lyrical work and his ability to express the complexity of human emotions. His poetry reflects the cultural and spir…

Diogo Brandão

Diogo Brandão

551 years since birth · 1475

Diogo Brandão is a contemporary poet whose work explores the complexities of human existence, the fleetingness of time, and the search for meaning in a constantly changing world. H…

João José Cochofel

João José Cochofel

107 years since birth · 1919

João José Cochofel was a Portuguese poet whose work is distinguished by its lyrical depth and reflection on the human condition. His poetry addresses universal themes such as love,…

Martim Codax

Martim Codax

726 years since birth · 1300

Martim Codax is a prominent figure in medieval Galician-Portuguese poetry. Recognized for his cantigas de amigo (songs of a friend), his work is distinguished by the vividness of i…

Afonso Eanes de Coton

Afonso Eanes de Coton

826 years since birth · 1200

Afonso Eanes de Coton was a Portuguese troubadour of the Middle Ages, author of love songs and 'cantigas de amigo'. His work, inserted in the context of Galician-Portuguese lyric p…

José Anastácio da Cunha

José Anastácio da Cunha

282 years since birth · 1744

José Anastácio da Cunha was a Portuguese mathematician and poet, a prominent figure of the Enlightenment in Portugal. His poetic work, although less extensive than his scientific o…

Afonso Duarte

Afonso Duarte

142 years since birth · 1884

Afonso Duarte is a Portuguese poet known for his innovative writing and exploration of themes such as nature, identity, and the human condition. His work stands out for its careful…

Cristóvão Falcão

Cristóvão Falcão

514 years since birth · 1512

Cristóvão Falcão was a Portuguese poet and humanist, whose work is fundamental to the study of Renaissance poetry in Portugal. His writing, marked by classical influence and the pu…

António Ferreira

António Ferreira

498 years since birth · 1528

António Ferreira was a Portuguese poet and playwright of the Renaissance, considered one of the central figures of Classicism in Portugal. His work, marked by erudition and formal …

Natércia Freire

Natércia Freire

106 years since birth · 1920

Natércia Freire was a prominent figure in contemporary Portuguese poetry. Her work stands out for its lyrical depth and exploration of universal themes such as love, identity, and …

António Gancho

António Gancho

86 years since birth · 1940

António Gancho is a poet whose work is distinguished by the exploration of a dense and enigmatic language, often immersed in inner landscapes and existential reflections. His poetr…

Fernando Grade

Fernando Grade

83 years since birth · 1943

Fernando Grade is a name associated with contemporary Portuguese poetry, with a body of work that stands out for its lyrical intensity and exploration of universal themes such as l…

Pêro Meogo

Pêro Meogo

826 years since birth · 1200

Pêro Meogo was a Galician-Portuguese troubadour of the Middle Ages, a prominent figure in Galician-Portuguese lyric poetry. His work, composed in Galician-Portuguese, includes cant…

Rui Queimado

Rui Queimado

826 years since birth · 1200

Rui Queimado is a contemporary Portuguese poet. His poetic work is recognized for its originality and exploration of themes ranging from the everyday to existential reflection. Wit…

Bernardim Ribeiro

Bernardim Ribeiro

544 years since birth · 1482

Bernardim Ribeiro was a Portuguese poet and prose writer of the 16th century, considered a transitional figure between classicism and humanism. His work, marked by melancholic and …

José Augusto Seabra

José Augusto Seabra

89 years since birth · 1937

José Augusto Seabra was a renowned poet, essayist, and university professor, whose work was marked by deep reflection on existence, language, and art. His poetry explores the human…

Paio Soares de Taveirós

Paio Soares de Taveirós

826 years since birth · 1200

Paio Soares de Taveirós was a medieval Galician-Portuguese troubadour, a prominent figure in Galician-Portuguese lyric poetry. His work, set within the context of courtly love poet…

Gil Vicente

Gil Vicente

561 years since birth · 1465

Gil Vicente was a Portuguese playwright and poet, considered the father of theater in Portugal and one of the most important figures in the Portuguese-language literature. His work…

Pedro Sena

Pedro Sena

49 years since birth · 1977

Pedro Sena is a poet whose work is characterized by a deep exploration of the human condition, addressing themes such as identity, memory, and the ephemerality of time. His poetry …

Carlos Tê

Carlos Tê

71 years since birth · 1955

Carlos Tê is a Portuguese poet and lyricist, known for his irreverent, intelligent, and deeply human writing. His work, which spans poetry and songwriting, stands out for its sharp…

Fernando Tavares Rodrigues

Fernando Tavares Rodrigues

72 years since birth · 1954

Fernando Tavares Rodrigues was a notable Portuguese poet and professor, whose work stands out for its reflective depth and exploration of universal themes such as time, memory, and…

Frederico de Brito

Frederico de Brito

132 years since birth · 1894

Frederico de Brito was a Portuguese poet and essayist whose work is distinguished by its reflective depth and exploration of the complexities of the human condition. His poetry, ma…

Li Shang-Yin

Li Shang-Yin

1213 years since birth · 813

Li Shang-yin was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty, known for his lyrical, enigmatic, and often melancholic poetry. His works explore themes such as unrequited love, the…

Étienne Jodelle

Étienne Jodelle

494 years since birth · 1532

Étienne Jodelle was a French poet and playwright, considered one of the central figures of the Pléiade. His work is marked by the pursuit of formal perfection and inspiration from …

Gilka Machado

Gilka Machado

133 years since birth · 1893

Gilka Machado was a Brazilian poet, recognized for her lyrical and sensual work, which explored themes such as love, passion, the female body, and spirituality with a rich and imag…

Bráulio Tavares

Bráulio Tavares

76 years since birth · 1950

Bráulio Tavares is a renowned Brazilian writer, journalist, essayist, literary critic, and professor. Known for his versatility and erudition, his work encompasses poetry, science …

Claudia Roquette-Pinto

Claudia Roquette-Pinto

63 years since birth · 1963

Claudia Roquette-Pinto is a Brazilian poet, translator, and essayist, recognized for her poetry that explores the complexity of existence, memory, the body, and the individual's re…

Age de Carvalho

Age de Carvalho

68 years since birth · 1958

Age de Carvalho, literary name of Agnelo de Carvalho, was a Portuguese poet, writer, and journalist, a prominent figure of modernism in Portugal. His work, marked by irreverence an…

Giosi Lippolis

Giosi Lippolis

103 years since birth · 1923

Giosi Lippolis was an Italian poet whose work stood out for its profound exploration of the human condition and its imagery-rich language. His poetic compositions, often melancholi…

Died on this day

19
António Ramos de Almeida

António Ramos de Almeida

65 years since death · 1961

António Ramos de Almeida was a Portuguese poet whose work is part of the literary landscape of the 20th century. His poetry is marked by a profound reflection on the human conditio…

Jerónimo Baía

Jerónimo Baía

338 years since death · 1688

Jerónimo Baía was a Portuguese poet, a prominent figure of the Renaissance period, known for his work that reflects the influence of classicism and humanism. His poetry, often mark…

Diogo Bernardes

Diogo Bernardes

421 years since death · 1605

Diogo Bernardes was a Portuguese Renaissance poet, known for his lyrical work and his ability to express the complexity of human emotions. His poetry reflects the cultural and spir…

Diogo Brandão

Diogo Brandão

496 years since death · 1530

Diogo Brandão is a contemporary poet whose work explores the complexities of human existence, the fleetingness of time, and the search for meaning in a constantly changing world. H…

José Manuel Capêlo

José Manuel Capêlo

16 years since death · 2010

José Manuel Capêlo was a Portuguese poet associated with the surrealist movement, whose work is characterized by the exploration of the unconscious, dreams, and the irrational. His…

João José Cochofel

João José Cochofel

44 years since death · 1982

João José Cochofel was a Portuguese poet whose work is distinguished by its lyrical depth and reflection on the human condition. His poetry addresses universal themes such as love,…

Martim Codax

Martim Codax

726 years since death · 1300

Martim Codax is a prominent figure in medieval Galician-Portuguese poetry. Recognized for his cantigas de amigo (songs of a friend), his work is distinguished by the vividness of i…

José Anastácio da Cunha

José Anastácio da Cunha

239 years since death · 1787

José Anastácio da Cunha was a Portuguese mathematician and poet, a prominent figure of the Enlightenment in Portugal. His poetic work, although less extensive than his scientific o…

Cristóvão Falcão

Cristóvão Falcão

469 years since death · 1557

Cristóvão Falcão was a Portuguese poet and humanist, whose work is fundamental to the study of Renaissance poetry in Portugal. His writing, marked by classical influence and the pu…

Fernando Grade

Fernando Grade

2 years since death · 2024

Fernando Grade is a name associated with contemporary Portuguese poetry, with a body of work that stands out for its lyrical intensity and exploration of universal themes such as l…

Pêro Meogo

Pêro Meogo

765 years since death · 1261

Pêro Meogo was a Galician-Portuguese troubadour of the Middle Ages, a prominent figure in Galician-Portuguese lyric poetry. His work, composed in Galician-Portuguese, includes cant…

Bernardim Ribeiro

Bernardim Ribeiro

474 years since death · 1552

Bernardim Ribeiro was a Portuguese poet and prose writer of the 16th century, considered a transitional figure between classicism and humanism. His work, marked by melancholic and …

Gil Vicente

Gil Vicente

490 years since death · 1536

Gil Vicente was a Portuguese playwright and poet, considered the father of theater in Portugal and one of the most important figures in the Portuguese-language literature. His work…

Frederico de Brito

Frederico de Brito

49 years since death · 1977

Frederico de Brito was a Portuguese poet and essayist whose work is distinguished by its reflective depth and exploration of the complexities of the human condition. His poetry, ma…

Maximiano de Sousa

Maximiano de Sousa

46 years since death · 1980

Maximiano de Sousa was a Portuguese poet whose work is part of a context of literary renewal. His poetic contributions stand out for the exploration of universal themes and for for…

Nóbrega e Sousa

Nóbrega e Sousa

25 years since death · 2001

Nóbrega e Sousa was a Portuguese poet whose work is part of the literary landscape of the 20th century. His poetry is marked by a deep reflection on the human condition, time, and …

Li Shang-Yin

Li Shang-Yin

1168 years since death · 858

Li Shang-yin was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty, known for his lyrical, enigmatic, and often melancholic poetry. His works explore themes such as unrequited love, the…

Gilka Machado

Gilka Machado

46 years since death · 1980

Gilka Machado was a Brazilian poet, recognized for her lyrical and sensual work, which explored themes such as love, passion, the female body, and spirituality with a rich and imag…

Gastão de Holanda

Gastão de Holanda

29 years since death · 1997

Gastão de Holanda was a Portuguese poet, recognized for his contribution to modern lyric poetry. His work is notable for its exploration of themes such as the ephemerality of life,…