31 de January

Saturday

16 Born on this day 5 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

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José Fernandes Fafe

José Fernandes Fafe

99 years since birth · 1927

José Fernandes Fafe was a Portuguese poet known for his introspective lyricism and profound reflection on existence, time, and the human condition. His work, rooted in a careful an…

Alberto Marsicano Rodrigues

Alberto Marsicano Rodrigues

74 years since birth · 1952

Alberto Marsicano Rodrigues is an author whose poetic work is characterized by a deep exploration of the human condition, combining lyricism and existential reflection. His writing…

João das Neves

João das Neves

92 years since birth · 1934

João das Neves was a Portuguese poet whose words explored the depths of the human soul and the complexity of the universe. His work, marked by rich and imaginative language, moved …

Martins Vieira

Martins Vieira

139 years since birth · 1887

Martins Vieira is a poet whose work is distinguished by its lyrical intensity and exploration of universal themes such as love, longing, and the ephemerality of existence. Through …

Sebastião Uchoa Leite

Sebastião Uchoa Leite

91 years since birth · 1935

Sebastião Uchoa Leite was a Brazilian poet, literary critic, and translator, a prominent figure in contemporary poetry. His work, marked by intelligence, irony, and profound reflec…

Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel

Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel

285 years since birth · 1741

Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel was a Prussian jurist, writer, and civil servant. Known for his satirical works and writings on the condition of women, he was an influential intellect…

Luís de Montalvor

Luís de Montalvor

135 years since birth · 1891

Luís de Montalvor was a multifaceted figure in the Portuguese artistic and literary scene, with a notable connection to the Surrealist movement. His work, both in painting and poet…

Humberto de Bettencourt

Humberto de Bettencourt

151 years since birth · 1875

Humberto de Bettencourt was a poet whose work fits into an introspective and melancholic lyricism, exploring the depths of the human soul and the ephemerality of existence. His wri…

Anita Patrício

Anita Patrício

131 years since birth · 1895

Anita Patrício is a contemporary Portuguese poet, whose work is characterized by a lyrical and introspective voice, exploring the depths of human emotion and the complexities of ex…

Risto Vasilevski

Risto Vasilevski

83 years since birth · 1943

Risto Vasilevski is a contemporary Macedonian writer and translator. His work spans poetry and prose, with a particular focus on exploring cultural identity and the complexities of…

José Luis Alegre Cudós
75

José Luis Alegre Cudós

75 years since birth · 1951

José Luis Alegre Cudós is a Spanish writer and professor, known for his contribution to literature and education. His work frequently explores themes related to culture, history, a…

Marie Luise Kaschnitz

Marie Luise Kaschnitz

125 years since birth · 1901

Marie Luise Kaschnitz was a prominent German writer, poet, and essayist, whose work is recognized for its lyrical depth and exploration of existential and social themes. Her poetry…

Adolfo Cueto

Adolfo Cueto

57 years since birth · 1969

Adolfo Cueto is a writer whose works fall within the realm of fiction, exploring narratives that often address the human condition and its complexities. His writing is marked by th…

Atahualpa Yupanqui

Atahualpa Yupanqui

118 years since birth · 1908

Atahualpa Yupanqui was a legendary Argentine singer-songwriter, guitarist, and writer, considered one of the fundamental pillars of Latin American folk music. His work is character…

Jorge Debravo

Jorge Debravo

88 years since birth · 1938

Jorge Debravo was a Uruguayan poet whose work is distinguished by a deep and reflective lyricism, marked by the influence of existentialism and a constant inquiry into the human co…

Kenzaburō Ōe

Kenzaburō Ōe

91 years since birth · 1935

Died on this day

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