05 de April

Sunday

20 Born on this day 8 Died on this day
Muhammad Ali
Author of the day

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was a legendary American boxer, widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. Known for his speed, skill, and charisma, Ali was also a significant cultural and political figure. He was a civil rights advocate and a critic of the Vietnam War, which led to his suspension from boxing and the revocation of his title. His life was marked by struggles both inside and outside the ring, inspiring millions with his courage and conviction.

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

20
Ana Luísa Amaral

Ana Luísa Amaral

70 years since birth · 1956

Ana Luísa Amaral was a Portuguese poet, essayist, and translator whose work deeply explored themes such as identity, memory, the body, otherness, and the complex relationship betwe…

Mário António

Mário António

92 years since birth · 1934

Mário António is a name associated with Portuguese poetry, with a body of work marked by a profound reflection on the human condition and the ephemerality of time. His writing, alt…

Carlos Queirós

Carlos Queirós

119 years since birth · 1907

Carlos Queirós is a Portuguese poet and writer, whose work is characterized by a multifaceted approach to reality, combining lyricism with acute social and existential observation.…

Francisco Inácio Peixoto

Francisco Inácio Peixoto

117 years since birth · 1909

Francisco Inácio Peixoto was a Brazilian poet whose works explore themes such as nature, love, and religiosity, often with a language that refers to the Brazilian poetic tradition.…

Fausto Nilo

Fausto Nilo

82 years since birth · 1944

Fausto Nilo is a Brazilian poet and composer, known for his poetry that oscillates between the lyrical and the social, with a language that blends the colloquial and the erudite. H…

Rodrigo L. A. Santos

Rodrigo L. A. Santos

66 years since birth · 1960

Rodrigo L. A. Santos is a contemporary poet whose work stands out for its exploration of existential and social themes, rooted in direct and accessible language, yet charged with d…

Antônio Augusto de Lima

Antônio Augusto de Lima

167 years since birth · 1859

Antônio Augusto de Lima was a Brazilian poet and politician, whose work is part of a context of valuing national identity and culture. His poetry is known for its expressiveness an…

Vicente de Carvalho

Vicente de Carvalho

160 years since birth · 1866

Vicente de Carvalho was a Brazilian poet, journalist, and politician, known as the "Poeta do Amor" (Poet of Love) or "Poeta da Saudade" (Poet of Longing). His work, strongly influe…

Diogo Pires

Diogo Pires

509 years since birth · 1517

Diogo Pires was a poet who stood out for his unique approach to language and poetic expression. His work, marked by a strong reflective component, delves into existential and socia…

Lia Viegas

Lia Viegas

95 years since birth · 1931

Lia Viegas is a prominent figure in Portuguese children's and youth literature, known for her vast and rich work that spans generations. With a career dedicated to writing, she exp…

António Magalhães

António Magalhães

82 years since birth · 1944

António Magalhães was a Portuguese poet whose work stands out for its lyrical depth and exploration of themes such as nature, love, and spirituality. His poetic compositions are ma…

Teresa Guedes

Teresa Guedes

51 years since birth · 1975

Teresa Guedes is a notable figure in the literary landscape, with a body of work that stands out for its lyrical depth and exploration of universal themes. Her writing is character…

Leonida Répaci

Leonida Répaci

128 years since birth · 1898

Leonida Répaci was an Italian writer, journalist, and anti-fascist, known for his work that frequently portrays life in Calabria and the experiences of humble people. His writing i…

Xabier Lete

Xabier Lete

82 years since birth · 1944

Xabier Lete Aranguren was a Spanish poet, singer, and composer, considered one of the most important figures in Basque poetry and song. His work is deeply marked by melancholy, ref…

Jorge Esquinca

Jorge Esquinca

69 years since birth · 1957

Jorge Esquinca is a contemporary Mexican poet and essayist, whose poetic work is marked by precise language and a deep reflection on the human condition and the perception of reali…

Minerva Margarita Villarreal

Minerva Margarita Villarreal

69 years since birth · 1957

Minerva Margarita Villarreal is a writer and poet recognized for her work that delves into the complexities of the female experience and social issues. Her writing is marked by int…

Narcís Comadira

Narcís Comadira

65 years since birth · 1961

Narcís Comadira is a Spanish poet, translator, and playwright, whose poetic work is distinguished by its formal rigor and its exploration of classical mythology, history, and the h…

Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington

170 years since birth · 1856

Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes

438 years since birth · 1588

Hugo Claus

Hugo Claus

97 years since birth · 1929

Died on this day

8
Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg

29 years since death · 1997

Allen Ginsberg was a pioneering American poet and a central figure of the Beat Generation. His work is characterized by its raw, confessional style, prophetic voice, and exploratio…

Edward Young

Edward Young

261 years since death · 1765

Edward Young was an English poet and critic. He is best known for his long poem 'Night-Thoughts,' a work of the graveyard school of poetry. Young held various positions, including …

Susana Thénon

Susana Thénon

35 years since death · 1991

Susana Thénon was an Argentine poet, associated with the avant-garde movement and experimental poetry. Her work is known for its formal daring, its exploration of humor, irony, and…

Makoto Ooka

Makoto Ooka

9 years since death · 2017

Makoto Ooka was a Japanese poet, literary critic, and translator. He is considered an important figure in 20th-century Japanese poetry, known for his innovative style and his prof…

Mariano Roldán

Mariano Roldán

7 years since death · 2019

Mariano Roldán is a name associated with literature, with contributions extending to poetry and possibly prose. His work is noted for its lyrical sensitivity and an exploration of …

Ignazio Buttitta

Ignazio Buttitta

29 years since death · 1997

Ignazio Buttitta was an Italian poet, considered one of the most important voices of Sicilian dialect poetry. His work stands out for its strong connection with popular traditions,…

Isabel Fraire

Isabel Fraire

11 years since death · 2015

Isabel Fraire was a Mexican poet and translator, known for her lyrical and introspective work. Her poetry explores themes such as solitude, the search for meaning, and the complexi…

Saul Bellow

Saul Bellow

21 years since death · 2005