03 de January

Saturday

18 Born on this day 7 Died on this day
Voltaire
Author of the day

Voltaire

Voltaire was a prolific French writer, historian, and philosopher, a central figure of the Enlightenment. Known for his sharp intellect, sense of humor, and advocacy for freedom of speech, he vehemently criticized religious intolerance and the tyranny of the aristocracy and clergy of his time. His vast work spans poetry, essays, plays, correspondence, and philosophical texts, exerting a profound influence on Western thought.

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

18
Vasco Graça Moura

Vasco Graça Moura

84 years since birth · 1942

Vasco Graça Moura was a multifaceted figure of Portuguese culture, excelling as a poet, essayist, literary critic, and translator. His poetic work is recognized for its erudition, …

Ossip Mandelstam

Ossip Mandelstam

135 years since birth · 1891

Ossip Mandelstam was an influential Russian poet, considered one of the greatest exponents of 20th-century poetry. His work is marked by intellectual depth, richness of imagery, an…

Emiliano Perneta

Emiliano Perneta

160 years since birth · 1866

Emiliano Perneta is an Angolan poet known for his work exploring identity, the human condition, and the complexities of society. His poetry is characterized by rich and evocative l…

Tamara Baroni

Tamara Baroni

79 years since birth · 1947

Tamara Baroni is a contemporary Brazilian poet, whose work stands out for its expressive force and themes that range between the personal and the social. Her poetry is often marked…

Beni Carvalho

Beni Carvalho

140 years since birth · 1886

Beni Carvalho is a poet who stands out for his ability to capture the essence of the human experience through rich and expressive language. His poetic work is an invitation to refl…

Carlos Edmilson Vieira

Carlos Edmilson Vieira

128 years since birth · 1898

Carlos Edmilson Vieira is an Angolan poet and writer known for his poetic work that explores the depths of the human condition, identity, and memory. His compositions are often mar…

Artur da Távola

Artur da Távola

90 years since birth · 1936

Artur da Távola was a Portuguese poet, essayist, and translator, known for his deeply reflective work and his active participation in the cultural and political life of his time. H…

Cícero

Cícero

1920 years since birth · 106

Marcus Tullius Cicero was a prominent Roman statesman, lawyer, orator, and philosopher. Considered one of the greatest Latin orators and writers, Cicero played a crucial role in th…

Pietro Metastasio

Pietro Metastasio

328 years since birth · 1698

Pietro Metastasio (1698-1782) was an Italian poet and librettist, widely regarded as one of the greatest opera composers of his time. Born in Rome, his poetic skill made him famous…

Carlos de Lemos

Carlos de Lemos

159 years since birth · 1867

Carlos de Lemos was a Portuguese poet whose work stood out for its lyrical depth and exploration of existential themes. His poetry is characterized by careful language and a unique…

António Pereira Cunha

António Pereira Cunha

198 years since birth · 1828

António Pereira Cunha was a poet whose work is part of the Portuguese literary landscape. His poetry, although with specific aspects yet to be explored, tends to reflect on the hum…

John Gould Fletcher

John Gould Fletcher

140 years since birth · 1886

John Gould Fletcher was an American poet associated with the Imagist movement. His work is known for its exploration of complex themes and formal experimentation. He sought to cap…

Hannah Sullivan

Hannah Sullivan

47 years since birth · 1979

Hannah Sullivan is a British poet and academic, with a poetic work distinguished by its intelligence, humor, and exploration of contemporary themes. Her poems often reflect on mode…

Eduardo Moreiras

Eduardo Moreiras

112 years since birth · 1914

Eduardo Moreiras was a Galician writer and professor, whose works explore identity, memory, and the human condition, with a style that frequently combines realism and lyricism. His…

Julio César Jiménez

Julio César Jiménez

54 years since birth · 1972

Julio César Jiménez is a writer and researcher, known for his work that bridges fiction and literary analysis. His work often delves into culture, history, and the complexities of …

J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien

134 years since birth · 1892

Rosa Montero
75

Rosa Montero

75 years since birth · 1951

Nguyễn Du

Nguyễn Du

261 years since birth · 1765

Died on this day

7