24 de February

Tuesday

13 Born on this day 7 Died on this day
Friedrich Nietzsche
Author of the day

Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche was an influential German philosopher, philologist, and cultural critic. His work addresses themes such as morality, religion, truth, art, and the human condition, with a radical critique of traditional Western values. He is known for concepts such as the "death of God", the "superman" (Übermensch), and the "will to power" (Wille zur Macht). His writing is marked by an aphoristic and provocative style, which challenges the reader to rethink their beliefs and values.

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

13
David Mourão-Ferreira

David Mourão-Ferreira

99 years since birth · 1927

David Mourão-Ferreira was a prominent Portuguese poet, writer, and literary critic. His poetic work, marked by profound lyrical sensitivity and refined formal rigor, explored theme…

Oliveira Roma

Oliveira Roma

132 years since birth · 1894

Oliveira Roma is a poet associated with interventionist poetry and social criticism, with a body of work that reflects strong civic and political engagement. His writing addresses …

Caetano Ximenes Aragão

Caetano Ximenes Aragão

99 years since birth · 1927

Caetano Ximenes Aragão was a Brazilian poet, whose work is characterized by a strong connection to the lyrical tradition and by the exploration of themes such as love, nature, and …

George Augustus Moore

George Augustus Moore

174 years since birth · 1852

George Augustus Moore was an Irish writer known for his novels and short stories that explored themes of love, art, religion, and the Irish society of his time. His realistic prose…

Teófilo Braga

Teófilo Braga

183 years since birth · 1843

Teófilo Braga was a prolific Portuguese writer, poet, and politician, known for his extensive work that spans poetry, short stories, novels, and essays, with a particular emphasis …

José Manuel de Vasconcelos

José Manuel de Vasconcelos

106 years since birth · 1920

José Manuel de Vasconcelos was a poet whose work is notable for its lyrical depth and reflection on the human condition. He explored themes such as love, longing, and the passage o…

Gonzalo Hermo

Gonzalo Hermo

39 years since birth · 1987

Gonzalo Hermo is a contemporary Galician writer and poet, known for his exploration of themes such as identity, memory, and human relationships in his work. His writing is distingu…

Mariano Brull. Cuba

Mariano Brull. Cuba

135 years since birth · 1891

Mariano Brull was a Cuban poet whose work is mainly associated with creacionismo and the literary avant-gardes of the early 20th century. His poetry is distinguished by a constant …

Luis Herrero de Tejada

Luis Herrero de Tejada

310 years since birth · 1716

Spanish poet, Luis Herrero de Tejada was distinguished by his lyrical work that often explored introspection and melancholy. His poetry is characterized by its careful form and evo…

Matilde Alba Swann

Matilde Alba Swann

114 years since birth · 1912

Matilde Alba Swann was an Argentine writer and poet recognized for her lyrical work and her commitment to national identity. Her poetry is characterized by a deep connection with n…

Pico della Mirandola

Pico della Mirandola

563 years since birth · 1463

Alain Mabanckou

Alain Mabanckou

60 years since birth · 1966

Yuval Noah Harari
50

Yuval Noah Harari

50 years since birth · 1976

Died on this day

7