24 de July

Friday

8 Born on this day 11 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

8

Died on this day

11
Adolfo Casais Monteiro

Adolfo Casais Monteiro

54 years since death · 1972

Adolfo Casais Monteiro was a Portuguese poet, essayist, and literary critic. He stood out for his poetry, marked by a deep reflection on the human condition, time, and memory, ofte…

Narcisa Amália

Narcisa Amália

102 years since death · 1924

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…

João Augusto Sampaio

João Augusto Sampaio

55 years since death · 1971

João Augusto Sampaio was a poet whose work stood out for its lyrical depth and exploration of existential themes. His poetic compositions are marked by careful language and strong …

Corsino Fortes

Corsino Fortes

11 years since death · 2015

Corsino Fortes was a Cape Verdean poet and professor, whose work stood out for its lyrical depth and reflection on identity, the land, and the human condition. His poetry, marked b…

Mira Schendel

Mira Schendel

38 years since death · 1988

Mira Schendel was a Swiss visual artist and poet, based in Brazil, known for her innovative and experimental approach to visual arts and literature. Her work, often associated with…

José Augusto de Castro

José Augusto de Castro

55 years since death · 1971

José Augusto de Castro was a Portuguese lawyer and poet, known for his poetic work that reflects a romantic and sometimes melancholic sensibility. Although his main activity was la…

José Manuel de Vasconcelos

José Manuel de Vasconcelos

42 years since death · 1984

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…

Carmen Jodra Davó

Carmen Jodra Davó

7 years since death · 2019

Carmen Jodra Davó is a Spanish writer whose work stands out for its literary quality and exploration of themes that resonate deeply with readers. Her writing is characterized by ca…

Witold Gombrowicz

Witold Gombrowicz

57 years since death · 1969

Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

99 years since death · 1927

Isaac Bashevis Singer

Isaac Bashevis Singer

35 years since death · 1991