19 de August

Wednesday

14 Born on this day 6 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

14
Haroldo de Campos

Haroldo de Campos

97 years since birth · 1929

Haroldo de Campos was a Brazilian poet, translator, essayist, and literary critic, a central figure of concretism. His work is marked by linguistic experimentation and the pursuit …

Jaci Bezerra

Jaci Bezerra

84 years since birth · 1942

Jaci Bezerra was a notable figure in Brazilian poetry, whose work stood out for its sensitivity and exploration of universal themes through a lyrical and accessible language. Her p…

Mario Pirata

Mario Pirata

69 years since birth · 1957

Mario Pirata is a name associated with Portuguese-language poetry, standing out for his contribution in the lyrical field. His work, although perhaps less widely disseminated, refl…

Christiane Tricerri

Christiane Tricerri

65 years since birth · 1961

Christiane Tricerri is a poet whose work is characterized by lyrical intensity and the exploration of universal themes such as love, absence, memory, and the female condition. Her …

Ogden Nash

Ogden Nash

124 years since birth · 1902

Ogden Nash was an American poet, best known for his unconventional, humorous verse. His poems often played with language, featuring irregular rhyme schemes and invented words. Nash…

Luís Quintais

Luís Quintais

58 years since birth · 1968

Luís Quintais is a contemporary Portuguese poet and essayist, whose work is notable for its rigorous exploration of language and its reflection on the human condition and art. His …

Arthur Waley

Arthur Waley

137 years since birth · 1889

Arthur Waley was a renowned British sinologist and translator, known for his translations of classic Chinese and Japanese works into English. His ability to convey the cultural and…

Li-Young Lee

Li-Young Lee

69 years since birth · 1957

Li-Young Lee is an acclaimed American poet, known for his lyrical and introspective poetry that explores themes of memory, family, identity, and the search for meaning. His work of…

Josephine Jacobsen

Josephine Jacobsen

118 years since birth · 1908

Josephine Jacobsen was an American poet and short story writer recognized for her lyrical and insightful voice. Her work frequently explores the complexity of human relationships, …

Joaquín Benito de Lucas

Joaquín Benito de Lucas

92 years since birth · 1934

Joaquín Benito de Lucas is a recognized Spanish poet and university professor. His poetry is often associated with the 'Generation of 50' and is distinguished by its lyrical depth…

Alfonso Vallejo

Alfonso Vallejo

83 years since birth · 1943

Alfonso Vallejo is a Spanish playwright and writer, recognized for his contribution to contemporary theater. His theatrical work is marked by a strong sense of social criticism and…

Marqués de Santillana

Marqués de Santillana

628 years since birth · 1398

The Marquis of Santillana was a key figure in 15th-century Castilian literature. He stood out for his work as a poet and patron, introducing new metric forms and themes into the ly…

Milton Hatoum

Milton Hatoum

74 years since birth · 1952

Fábio Fernandes

Fábio Fernandes

64 years since birth · 1962

Died on this day

6