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Alphonse de Lamartine
1790-10-21 – 1869-02-28
Alphonse de Lamartine was a French poet, writer, and politician, a prominent figure of Romanticism. His poetic work, particularly 'Méditations Poétiques', had a significant impact on French literature, introducing themes of love, nature, and melancholy. He also played an important role in French politics during the Second Republic.
Alfred de Vigny
1797-03-27 – 1863-09-17
Alfred de Vigny was a French poet, playwright, and novelist, one of the prominent figures of French Romanticism. His work is marked by a melancholic tone, by reflection on the human destiny, solitude, and the condition of the artist.
Alfonso Reyes
1889-05-17 – 1959-12-27
Alfonso Reyes Ochoa was a Mexican writer, poet, diplomat, and literary critic. He is considered one of the most important intellectuals in Mexico in the 20th century and a central figure in Hispanic-American literature. His work encompasses poetry, essays, and literary and philosophical criticism, always with an elegant and erudite style.
Alexandru Busuioceanu
1896-01-01 – 1961-03-13
Alexandru Busuioceanu was a Romanian poet, essayist, and literary critic, a prominent figure in Romania's literature. His work encompassed various literary forms, and he was recognized for his contribution to literary criticism and his introspective poetry.
Albert Delpit
1849-01-30 – 1893-01-04
Albert Delpit was a French writer and journalist, born in New Orleans. Known for his novels and novellas, Delpit frequently explored themes related to French society and its colonies, with a critical and sometimes satirical eye. His works portray the bourgeoisie, the customs of the time, and social relationships.
Alessandro Manzoni
1785-03-07 – 1873-05-22
Alessandro Manzoni was one of the most important Italian novelists and poets. His masterpiece, 'The Betrothed' ('I Promessi Sposi'), is considered a fundamental landmark of Italian literature and the modern novel, influencing generations of writers. Manzoni explored themes such as faith, divine providence, social justice, and the human condition.
Alain Bosquet
1919-03-28 – 1998-03-17
Alain Bosquet was a Franco-Belgian poet, novelist, art critic, and journalist. Known for his prolific poetic work and his activity as an art critic, Bosquet explored themes such as love, memory, and the human condition in its various facets. His poetic writing is often characterized by its musicality and its ability to evoke vivid images.
Agostinho da Silva
1906-02-13 – 1994-04-03
Agostinho da Silva was a notable Portuguese intellectual, essayist, and poet. Born in 1906, he dedicated a large part of his life to the study and dissemination of Portuguese culture and history, with a special focus on the work of Luís de Camões and Portuguese maritime expansion. His writing is marked by profound erudition and an engaging style.
Agnolo Firenzuola
1493-09-28 – 1543-06-27
Agnolo Firenzuola was an Italian Renaissance poet and writer, whose works are characterized by an elegant style and a deep appreciation for beauty and love. He is remembered for his contribution to lyric poetry and for his contributions to prose, often inspired by the classical themes and humanist philosophy of his time. His work reflects a mastery of language and an artistic sensitivity that distinguished him among his contemporaries.
Lúcio Ácio
0170-01-01 – -86ac
Lúcio Ácio (c. 170 BC - c. 86 BC) was a Roman tragic poet, born in Pesaro. He is remembered as one of the most important playwrights of the Roman Republic, whose works, although lost, were highly influential.
Abu-Shakur Balkhi
915 – 1000-01-01
Abu Shakur Balkhi was a Persian poet from Balkh in Greater Khorasan. He was active during the Samanid era and is known for his participation in the literary debates of the time.
Abel Bonnard
1883-12-19 – 1968-05-31
Abel Bonnard was a French poet, novelist, and essayist known for his lyrical work and, later, for his controversial political stances. Born at the end of the 19th century, Bonnard began his literary career with poems and novels that explored themes such as nature, beauty, and introspection. His early writing was praised for its elegance and aesthetic sensitivity. However, his trajectory took a different turn in the following decades, especially during and after World War II, when he adopted political positions aligned with the far-right and the Vichy regime, which significantly tarnished his reputation.
Ángel Ganivet
1865-12-13 – 1898-11-29
Ángel Ganivet was a Spanish writer, diplomat, and philosopher, considered a key figure of Spanish Pre-Modernism.
Anton Francesco Doni
1513-05-16 – 1574-08-31
Anton Francesco Doni was an Italian writer, painter, and musician of the Renaissance.
Jacques-François Ancelot
1794-01-09 – 1854-09-07
Jacques-François Ancelot was a French playwright and writer, whose theatrical works achieved popularity in his time. Known for his comedies and dramas, Ancelot contributed to the 19th-century French literary scene with a body of work that reflected the tastes and conventions of the era. His writing demonstrates an understanding of theatrical conventions and a skill in creating engaging plots for audiences.
Zetho Cunha Gonçalves
1960-01-07
Zetho Cunha Gonçalves is an Angolan journalist and writer, known for his work in the press and for his literary work that portrays the reality of Angola. His career is marked by the coverage of important events and the exploration of social and cultural themes.
Silvestre Péricles de Góis Monteiro
1896-03-30 – 1972-11-16
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 pursuit of formal perfection, metrical rigor, and the exploration of classical and historical themes, reflecting the aesthetic characteristics of the movement. As a jurist, he also contributed to the field of law, demonstrating an intellectual versatility that distinguished him in his time.
Júlio Maria dos Reis Pereira
1902-11-01 – 1983-01-17
Júlio Maria dos Reis Pereira was a Portuguese poet and university professor, whose poetic work developed in parallel with his vast academic and critical activity. He was a figure linked to literary renewal movements, exploring themes such as spirituality, memory and landscape, with a careful language and a reflective tone that distinguished him in the Portuguese poetic landscape of the 20th century.
José Luandino Vieira
1935-05-04
José Luandino Vieira was a prominent Angolan writer, known for his profound exploration of the Portuguese language in Angola and for his work that portrays the life, culture, and struggles of the Angolan people. His writing is marked by audacious linguistic innovation, incorporating vocabulary, rhythms, and structures of Angolan speech. Considered one of the greatest names in Angolan and African literature in Portuguese, Luandino Vieira addressed themes such as identity, resistance, memory, and the pursuit of freedom, leaving a literary legacy that continues to influence generations of writers and enrich the Lusophone cultural heritage.
Raimundo Oswald Cavalcante Barroso
1947-12-23 – 2024-03-22
Raimundo Oswald Cavalcante Barroso was a Brazilian doctor and poet, whose work was marked by lyrical depth and the exploration of themes such as love, longing, and the ephemerality of life. His poetry is often associated with the lyrical tradition, but with a touch of modernity in its sensibility and approach to human feelings. Although he practiced medicine, his literary vein was always present, leaving a poetic legacy that stands out for its musicality and careful construction of language.
João de Deus de Nogueira Ramos
1830-03-08 – 1896-01-10
João de Deus de Nogueira Ramos, better known as João de Deus, was a Portuguese poet of the 19th century, whose work is an exponent of Romanticism in Portugal. He distinguished himself by his lyricism with a strong sentimental and spiritual bent, exploring themes such as love, religion, and nature with a musical and melancholic language. His poetry, marked by deep religiosity and a yearning for the infinite, captivated generations of readers and established him as an important figure in Portuguese literature.
Leila Míccolis
1947-01-01
Leila Míccolis (born January 1, 1947) is a Brazilian writer, journalist, translator, and activist. She is known for her poetic work and for her commitment to social and environmental causes.
Louis Aragon
1897-10-03 – 1982-12-24
Louis Aragon was a prominent French poet, novelist, and journalist. He is considered one of the founders of Surrealism and an important figure in 20th-century French literature. His work covers a wide range of themes, including love, politics, and the human condition.
Eno Teodoro Wanke
1929-06-23 – 2001-05-28
Eno Teodoro Wanke was a Brazilian jurist and professor, recognized for his performance in the judiciary and his contribution to legal education. He dedicated a large part of his life to the magistracy and teaching, leaving an important legacy in the legal and academic fields.