03 de April

Friday

12 Born on this day 12 Died on this day
Pablo Neruda
Author of the day

Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential poets of the 20th century, celebrated for his lyrical and evocative verse, which often explored themes of love, nature, politics, and everyday life. Neruda's prolific output and diverse thematic concerns earned him international acclaim, culminating in the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971. His work is characterized by its passionate imagery, sensuous language, and profound connection…

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

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Bueno de Rivera

Bueno de Rivera

115 years since birth · 1911

Insufficient information was found to create a biographical summary for this author.

José Eustáquio da Silva

José Eustáquio da Silva

54 years since birth · 1972

José Eustáquio da Silva is a name associated with Brazilian literature, whose poetic work is notable for its depth and exploration of universal themes. His poetry, while potential…

Luiz Ademir Souza

Luiz Ademir Souza

84 years since birth · 1942

Luiz Ademir Souza is a Brazilian poet whose work is distinguished by the exploration of themes related to nature, everyday life, and spirituality, with a strong inclination towards…

Luiz Lopes Sobrinho

Luiz Lopes Sobrinho

57 years since birth · 1969

Luiz Lopes Sobrinho is a poet whose work is characterized by its lyrical sensitivity and the exploration of deep themes of human existence. Through an elaborate poetic language, wh…

Narcisa Amália

Narcisa Amália

170 years since birth · 1856

Narcisa Amália was a Brazilian poet, a pioneer in Brazilian women's literature, noted for her strong voice in defense of women's rights and the abolition of slavery. Her work, thou…

George Herbert

George Herbert

433 years since birth · 1593

George Herbert was a Welsh-born metaphysical poet, priest, and rhetorician. His poetry, characterized by its intricate structure, devotional intensity, and witty exploration of fai…

Denis Fonvizin

Denis Fonvizin

281 years since birth · 1745

Denis Fonvizin was a prominent 18th-century Russian playwright, considered one of the founders of Russian realist theater. He is best known for his comedy of manners "The Minor" (Н…

Antidio Cabal

Antidio Cabal

101 years since birth · 1925

Antidio Cabal was a Portuguese poet known for his work marked by irony, humor, and subtle social criticism. His poetry explores everyday life, the small hypocrisies of society, and…

José Luis Rey

José Luis Rey

53 years since birth · 1973

José Luis Rey is a Spanish writer, known for his literary production that spans various genres, including poetry, prose, and literary criticism. His work is often characterized by …

José Juan Tablada

José Juan Tablada

155 years since birth · 1871

Mexican poet and diplomat, a pioneer of modernism and the avant-garde in his country's poetry. Tablada is recognized for his experimental boldness, especially in introducing the ha…

José Hierro

José Hierro

104 years since birth · 1922

José Hierro was a Spanish poet, one of the central figures of post-war social poetry and one of the innovators of poetic language in Spain. His work is characterized by a profound …

Cheikh Hamidou Kane

Cheikh Hamidou Kane

98 years since birth · 1928

Died on this day

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Francisco Carvalho

Francisco Carvalho

13 years since death · 2013

Francisco Carvalho is a Portuguese poet whose work is characterized by a strong lyrical and introspective vein, exploring themes such as memory, the ephemerality of time, and the h…

Otacílio de Azevedo

Otacílio de Azevedo

48 years since death · 1978

Otacílio de Azevedo is a poet whose work is characterized by a unique sensibility and a profound exploration of the human soul. His verses, often shrouded in an atmosphere of conte…

Afonso Schmidt

Afonso Schmidt

62 years since death · 1964

Afonso Schmidt was a Brazilian poet and writer, with a strong connection to regionalism and the theme of the northeastern sertão. His work portrays the life, customs, and hardships…

Isaac Felipe Azofeifa

Isaac Felipe Azofeifa

29 years since death · 1997

Isaac Felipe Azofeifa was a prominent Costa Rican poet and essayist, known for his profound reflection on identity, history, and the human condition. His poetic work, marked by den…

Agostinho da Silva

Agostinho da Silva

32 years since death · 1994

Agostinho da Silva was a notable Portuguese intellectual, essayist, and poet. Born in 1906, he dedicated a large part of his life to the study and dissemination of Portuguese cultu…

Juliusz Słowacki

Juliusz Słowacki

177 years since death · 1849

Juliusz Słowacki was a Polish poet and playwright, considered one of the Three Bards of Polish literature. His work is characterized by romanticism, mysticism, and a deep explorati…

Isaac Rosenberg

Isaac Rosenberg

108 years since death · 1918

Isaac Rosenberg was an English poet and painter, known for his vivid descriptions of life in World War I. Born into an immigrant Jewish family, his work reflects social struggles a…

Beckert de Assunção

Beckert de Assunção

35 years since death · 1991

Beckert de Assunção is a poet who stands out for his reflective approach and the lyrical quality of his work. His poetry tends to explore the nuances of human existence, the passag…

Joaquim de Freitas Gonçalves

Joaquim de Freitas Gonçalves

71 years since death · 1955

Joaquim de Freitas Gonçalves was a Portuguese poet known for his lyrical work and his deep connection to the culture and landscape of Minho. His poetry often explores themes such a…

Jorge Fallorca

Jorge Fallorca

12 years since death · 2014

Jorge Fallorca is a contemporary Portuguese poet, known for his work that explores the depths of human existence, the passage of time, and the complexity of interpersonal relations…

Carlos Eduardo Turón

Carlos Eduardo Turón

34 years since death · 1992

Carlos Eduardo Turón is a Mexican writer and professor. His literary work spans poetry and prose, exploring themes such as identity, memory, and the complexities of human experienc…

Lygia Fagundes Telles

Lygia Fagundes Telles

4 years since death · 2022