21 de August

Friday

9 Born on this day 14 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

9
Djalma Filho

Djalma Filho

87 years since birth · 1939

Djalma Filho was an Angolan poet known for his work exploring the complexities of identity, land, and the human condition in Africa. His poetry is marked by a deep connection to hi…

Bento Prado Júnior

Bento Prado Júnior

89 years since birth · 1937

Bento Prado Júnior was a Brazilian philosopher, literary critic, and university professor, renowned for his studies on phenomenology, existentialism, and literature. His work is no…

Cláudio Murilo

Cláudio Murilo

56 years since birth · 1970

Cláudio Murilo is a poet whose works explore the depths of the human condition, the ephemerality of time, and the incessant search for meaning. His poetry is marked by rich and evo…

Jean Rotrou

Jean Rotrou

417 years since birth · 1609

Jean Rotrou was a 17th-century French playwright, known for his tragedies and comedies. He is considered one of the successors of Pierre Corneille in French theater. His work is ma…

Palma Rodrigues

Palma Rodrigues

83 years since birth · 1943

Palma Rodrigues is an emerging figure in contemporary Portuguese poetry, distinguished by a lyrical and introspective writing style. Her work explores the complexities of the human…

Gennadij Ajgi

Gennadij Ajgi

92 years since birth · 1934

Gennadij Ajgi (also known as Gely Aygi) was a Chuvash and Russian poet and translator. His work is deeply marked by Chuvash culture and language, seeking to preserve and revitalize…

X.J. Kennedy

X.J. Kennedy

97 years since birth · 1929

Cristovão Tezza

Cristovão Tezza

74 years since birth · 1952

Ismat Chughtai

Ismat Chughtai

115 years since birth · 1911

Died on this day

14
Alexandre O'Neill

Alexandre O'Neill

40 years since death · 1986

Alexandre O'Neill was a Portuguese poet, a prominent figure of surrealist poetry in Portugal. His work, often irreverent and critical, moves between lyricism and humor, exploring l…

Irineu Filho

Irineu Filho

101 years since death · 1925

Irineu Filho is a Brazilian poet, whose work stands out for its strong lyrical vein and exploration of themes such as nature, love, and subjectivity. His poetry is characterized by…

Gustavo de Matos Sequeira

Gustavo de Matos Sequeira

64 years since death · 1962

Gustavo de Matos Sequeira was a Portuguese poet, professor, and diplomat. He stood out for his lyrical and social poetry, exploring themes such as love, homeland, and the human con…

Lucília Cândida Sobrinho

Lucília Cândida Sobrinho

111 years since death · 1915

Lucília Cândida Sobrinho is a less known figure in the literary landscape, but whose poetic production, although discreet, reveals a particular sensitivity for the expression of fe…

Raul Seixas

Raul Seixas

37 years since death · 1989

Raul Seixas was an iconic Brazilian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known as the "Father of Brazilian Rock." His musical work is marked by a fusion of genres, such a…

Francisco Vieira Goulart

Francisco Vieira Goulart

187 years since death · 1839

Francisco Vieira Goulart was a Portuguese poet and politician of the 19th century. His poetic work is recognized for its lyrical depth and for addressing themes such as faith, natu…

António Telmo

António Telmo

16 years since death · 2010

António Telmo was a Portuguese poet, essayist, and literary critic, a prominent figure in 20th-century poetry. His work is marked by a profound reflection on themes such as identit…

Manuel da Costa e Melo

Manuel da Costa e Melo

24 years since death · 2002

Manuel da Costa e Melo was a Portuguese poet known for his lyrical and reflective work. His poetry often explores themes such as the ephemerality of time, nature, and the search fo…

Joaquim de Barros Ferreira

Joaquim de Barros Ferreira

47 years since death · 1979

Portuguese poet and essayist, Joaquim de Barros Ferreira is a prominent figure in contemporary literature, known for his work that combines critical reflection and lyrical sensibil…

Henrik Pontoppidan

Henrik Pontoppidan

83 years since death · 1943

Henrik Pontoppidan was a Danish writer, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1917, along with Karl Gjellerup. He is known for his novels and short stories that portray rural li…

Arturo Corcuera

Arturo Corcuera

9 years since death · 2017

Arturo Corcuera was a Spanish poet known for his playful and innovative approach to language. His work stands out for its formal experimentation and exploration of themes such as m…

Juan de Tassis y Peralta

Juan de Tassis y Peralta

404 years since death · 1622

Juan de Tassis y Peralta, count of Villamediana, was a prominent Spanish poet and playwright of the Golden Age. Known for his wit and his satirical and burlesque style, his work is…

Rodolfo Enrique Fogwill

Rodolfo Enrique Fogwill

16 years since death · 2010

Rodolfo Enrique Fogwill was a prominent Argentine writer and literary critic, known for his provocative prose and his sharp observation of social and political reality. His work, w…

Leon Trotsky

Leon Trotsky

86 years since death · 1940