30 de March

Monday

14 Born on this day 3 Died on this day
Jorge Luis Borges
Author of the day

Jorge Luis Borges

Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, essayist, and translator. His work is characterized by its philosophical depth, intricate plots, and exploration of themes such as time, infinity, identity, and the nature of reality. Borges is considered one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century, renowned for his innovative use of literary devices and his profound influence on postmodern literature.

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
Paul Verlaine

Paul Verlaine

182 years since birth · 1844

Paul Verlaine was a French poet, a central figure of symbolism, known for his musicality and exploration of themes such as melancholy, love, and spirituality. His life, marked by t…

Thiago de Mello
100

Thiago de Mello

100 years since birth · 1926

Thiago de Mello was an internationally renowned Brazilian poet, known for his work deeply connected to the Amazon and social and environmental issues. His poetry is characterized b…

Lucila Nogueira

Lucila Nogueira

76 years since birth · 1950

Lucila Nogueira was a Brazilian poet, writer, and journalist, known for her lyrical work and her strong connection to contemporary poetry. She stood out for her sensitivity and the…

Adelino Fontoura

Adelino Fontoura

167 years since birth · 1859

Adelino Fontoura was a Brazilian poet who stood out in the second half of the 19th century, integrating the Parnassian current. His work is marked by the search for formal perfecti…

Eduardo Guimaraens

Eduardo Guimaraens

134 years since birth · 1892

Eduardo Guimaraens was a Portuguese poet whose work is part of a lyrical renewal context. His writing, marked by deep sensitivity and a remarkable command of form, explored univers…

Maomé

Maomé

594 years since birth · 1432

Muhammad was an Arab religious, political, and military leader who founded Islam. For Muslims, he is the last prophet sent by God to guide humanity. Born in Mecca, Muhammad receive…

Silvestre Péricles de Góis Monteiro

Silvestre Péricles de Góis Monteiro

130 years since birth · 1896

Silvestre Péricles de Góis Monteiro was a Brazilian writer and jurist, known for his participation in the literary movement of Parnassianism. His poetic work is marked by the pursu…

Jean Giono

Jean Giono

131 years since birth · 1895

Jean Giono was a prominent French writer, known for his works that celebrate nature, country life, and simplicity. His stories often depict characters who distance themselves from …

Gerrit Komrij

Gerrit Komrij

82 years since birth · 1944

Gerrit Komrij was a renowned Dutch poet, writer, literary critic, and translator. His work spans a wide range of genres, including poetry, fiction, essays, and criticism. Known for…

Cristóvão Aires

Cristóvão Aires

173 years since birth · 1853

Cristóvão Aires was a Portuguese poet whose work is predominantly associated with the Modernist period. He stood out for his poetry, characterized by innovative language and the ex…

Frances Cornford

Frances Cornford

140 years since birth · 1886

Frances Cornford was an English poet known for her brief and witty poems, often with a touch of irony and social observation. Her work celebrates the simple joys of life, the beaut…

Herib Campos Cervera

Herib Campos Cervera

121 years since birth · 1905

Herib Campos Cervera was a Paraguayan poet whose work is characterized by a deep reflection on the social and political reality of his country. His poetry, marked by commitment and…

Luo Guanzhong

Luo Guanzhong

692 years since birth · 1334

Yoko Ogawa

Yoko Ogawa

64 years since birth · 1962

Died on this day

3