02 de February

Monday

13 Born on this day 11 Died on this day
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

13
Tomáz Kim

Tomáz Kim

111 years since birth · 1915

Tomáz Kim is a poet who stands out for his contemporary approach to lyricism, exploring the complexity of the human condition, memory, and identity. His work is marked by incisive …

Rui Nogar

Rui Nogar

94 years since birth · 1932

Rui Nogar was a Portuguese poet, a prominent figure in 20th-century poetry, known for his intense writing and exploration of themes such as the human condition, existential anguish…

Elisa Lucinda

Elisa Lucinda

68 years since birth · 1958

Elisa Lucinda is a multifaceted figure in the arts, with a career spanning poetry, writing, acting, and music. She stands out for her expressive power and the way she addresses soc…

Bandeira Tribuzi

Bandeira Tribuzi

99 years since birth · 1927

Bandeira Tribuzi was a Brazilian poet, essayist, and professor, a prominent figure in contemporary poetry. His work is characterized by the exploration of existential themes, the r…

J. Veiga

J. Veiga

111 years since birth · 1915

J. Veiga is a poet whose work is part of a context of exploration of language and the human condition. His poetry is characterized by deep introspection, addressing themes such as …

Paula Nei

Paula Nei

168 years since birth · 1858

Paula Nei was a Brazilian poet, short-story writer, and columnist, known for her writing that straddles lyricism and social criticism. Her work explores the complexities of human r…

James Joyce

James Joyce

144 years since birth · 1882

James Joyce was a pioneering Irish novelist and poet, widely celebrated for his experimental use of language and exploration of new literary forms. He is regarded as one of the mos…

Ivan Andreievitch Krylov

Ivan Andreievitch Krylov

257 years since birth · 1769

Ivan Andreyevich Krylov (1769-1844) was a Russian fabulist, widely regarded as the greatest Russian fabulist poet. His works, often based on fables by Aesop and La Fontaine, are kn…

Lino de Abreu

Lino de Abreu

64 years since birth · 1962

Lino de Abreu was a poet whose work was characterized by the exploration of introspective and existential themes, combined with a refined style and profound musicality. His poetic …

Miguel Ángel Flores

Miguel Ángel Flores

78 years since birth · 1948

Miguel Ángel Flores is a contemporary poet whose work is distinguished by introspection and the exploration of the human condition. With a language rich in imagery and sensitivity,…

João César Monteiro

João César Monteiro

87 years since birth · 1939

João César Monteiro was a Portuguese filmmaker, writer, and professor, an unavoidable figure in Portuguese culture. His work, multifaceted and provocative, spans cinema, literature…

John Pook

John Pook

84 years since birth · 1942

John Pook is a name that can refer to different individuals. Without further context or specifications, it is challenging to precisely identify the literary figure you are referrin…

A V. Christie

A V. Christie

63 years since birth · 1963

Died on this day

11
João Cardoso de Meneses e Silva

João Cardoso de Meneses e Silva

111 years since death · 1915

João Cardoso de Meneses e Silva, known as the "poet of love", was a Portuguese poet whose works explore the depths of amorous feeling, saudade (longing), and the ephemeral nature o…

Francisco Tribuzi

Francisco Tribuzi

49 years since death · 1977

Francisco Tribuzi was a Brazilian poet whose work is notable for its lyrical depth and reflection on the human condition. His poetry, marked by an elaborate language and profound l…

Hélio Simões

Hélio Simões

39 years since death · 1987

Hélio Simões was a poet who dedicated his work to the exploration of the human condition, the ephemerality of time, and the search for meaning in a constantly changing world. His p…

Rosa Lobato de Faria

Rosa Lobato de Faria

16 years since death · 2010

Rosa Lobato de Faria was a multifaceted figure in Portuguese culture, distinguishing herself as a writer, actress, and fado singer. Her literary work, particularly her poetry, is m…

Natalie Clifford Barney

Natalie Clifford Barney

54 years since death · 1972

Natalie Clifford Barney was an American writer and socialite who spent much of her life in Paris. Known for her literary salon, which attracted prominent figures of the time, Barne…

Valéry Larbaud

Valéry Larbaud

69 years since death · 1957

Valéry Larbaud was a French writer, poet, and translator, known for his lyrical and reflective prose. His work explores themes such as the search for identity, travel, and the very…

Reynaldo Jardim

Reynaldo Jardim

15 years since death · 2011

Reynaldo Jardim is a Brazilian poet, essayist, and translator, known for his work that bridges philosophical reflection and formal experimentation. His poetry is characterized by i…

Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell

56 years since death · 1970

Daniil Kharms

Daniil Kharms

84 years since death · 1942

Chico Science

Chico Science

29 years since death · 1997

Lu You

Lu You

816 years since death · 1210