27 de May

Wednesday

11 Born on this day 10 Died on this day
Rudyard Kipling
Author of the day

Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was a prolific English writer and poet, best known for his works on British India and his children's stories. He championed the idea of the 'White Man's Burden' and his writings often reflected imperialist sentiments. Despite controversy surrounding his political views, his imaginative storytelling and mastery of language continue to be recognized, with works like 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim' remaining popular.

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

11
Luís Veiga Leitão

Luís Veiga Leitão

114 years since birth · 1912

Luís Veiga Leitão was a Portuguese poet whose work is part of the literary landscape of the 20th century. Characterized by introspective writing and the exploration of existential …

Eliakin Rufino

Eliakin Rufino

70 years since birth · 1956

Eliakin Rufino is a Brazilian poet whose work is part of contemporary poetry, with a focus on existential and social issues. His writing, often marked by intensity and deep reflect…

Jeremias Brasileiro

Jeremias Brasileiro

60 years since birth · 1966

Jeremias Brasileiro was a poet whose work is distinguished by its deep connection to the land and popular traditions. His poetry explores themes such as rural identity, nature, and…

Monteiro Santos

Monteiro Santos

22 years since birth · 2004

Monteiro Santos is a name associated with Portuguese poetry, known for his work which, although it may not have achieved the notoriety of other literary figures, holds intrinsic va…

Manuel Teixeira Gomes

Manuel Teixeira Gomes

166 years since birth · 1860

Manuel Teixeira Gomes was a Portuguese writer, diplomat, and politician, known for his engaging prose and unique style that blends realism and lyricism. His work often explores the…

José Carlos González

José Carlos González

89 years since birth · 1937

José Carlos González is a poet of Galician origin, based in Portugal, whose work is characterized by a strong connection with the land, memory, and identity. His poetry, written in…

Linda Pastan

Linda Pastan

94 years since birth · 1932

Linda Pastan is a contemporary American poet, known for her accessible yet profoundly resonant poetry that explores domestic life, family, the passage of time, and the search for m…

Wendy Battin

Wendy Battin

73 years since birth · 1953

Wendy Battin is known for her work in the field of literature, with a special focus on poetry and literary criticism. Her work stands out for the sensitivity and depth with which …

Rachel Carson

Rachel Carson

119 years since birth · 1907

Andrei Bitov

Andrei Bitov

89 years since birth · 1937

Piotr Chaadaev

Piotr Chaadaev

232 years since birth · 1794

Died on this day

10
José Augusto Seabra

José Augusto Seabra

22 years since death · 2004

José Augusto Seabra was a renowned poet, essayist, and university professor, whose work was marked by deep reflection on existence, language, and art. His poetry explores the human…

Arsenii Tarkovskii

Arsenii Tarkovskii

37 years since death · 1989

Arsenii Tarkovskii was a Russian poet, known for his poetry of deep existential resonance and his ability to evoke vivid images of nature and memory. His work, marked by rich langu…

Lélia Coelho Frota

Lélia Coelho Frota

16 years since death · 2010

Lélia Coelho Frota was a multifaceted figure, standing out as a Brazilian anthropologist, writer, and researcher. Her work is marked by a profound investigation into Brazilian cult…

János Pilinszky

János Pilinszky

45 years since death · 1981

János Pilinszky was a Hungarian poet whose work is profoundly marked by the experience of World War II and the Holocaust. His poetry is characterized by an austere, concise, and so…

António Loja Neves

António Loja Neves

8 years since death · 2018

António Loja Neves is a contemporary Portuguese poet, whose work is distinguished by its lyrical depth and exploration of universal themes. His poetry often addresses the human con…

Simeão Vitória

Simeão Vitória

1099 years since death · 927

Simeão Vitória is a contemporary poet whose work stands out for its lyrical depth and exploration of existential themes. His poetry is often marked by careful language and sharp se…

Enrique de Mesa

Enrique de Mesa

97 years since death · 1929

Enrique de Mesa was a Spanish poet, known for his lyrical work and sonnets. His writing frequently explored themes such as love, nature, and melancholy, reflecting romantic and pos…

José Carlos Becerra

José Carlos Becerra

56 years since death · 1970

José Carlos Becerra was a Spanish poet and essayist whose work is primarily framed in the second half of the 20th century. His poetry is characterized by deep introspection, the ex…

Aquilino Ribeiro

Aquilino Ribeiro

63 years since death · 1963

Chen Duxiu

Chen Duxiu

84 years since death · 1942