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Paulo Francis
Públio Cornélio Tácito
54 — 120
Publius Cornelius Tacitus was a Roman historian and senator. He is known for his works "Annals" and "Histories", which narrate the history of the Roman Empire.
Rita de Cássia
1381-01-01 — 1457-05-22
Rita de Cássia is a figure whose poetic work explores the duality of existence, between human fragility and the incessant search for transcendence. Her writing, marked by profound introspection, addresses themes such as faith, doubt, love, and pain, weaving them into a lyrical fabric that reflects the complexities of the soul. Her poetry invites reflection on the sacred and the profane, the ephemeral and the eternal, revealing a keen sensitivity to the nuances of human experience.
Alceu de Freitas Wamosy
1895-01-01 — 1923-09-13
Alceu de Freitas Wamosy was a Brazilian jurist, writer, and politician, with notable work in Rio Grande do Sul. His literary work, although less extensive than his legal and political production, reveals an interest in the culture and history of his region, addressing themes with sensitivity and erudition. As a jurist and politician, he dedicated himself to issues of social and administrative relevance, leaving a legacy of contributions to the development of his community and state.
Daniel Gabarra
Daniel Gabarra is a contemporary poet whose work is distinguished by its introspection and exploration of existential themes with an accessible yet profound language. His poetry invites reflection on the human condition, the passage of time, and the complexities of being, captivating readers with its honesty and ability to create emotional connections. Gabarra has been establishing himself as a relevant voice in current poetry.
Charles Saint-Beuve
1804-12-23 — 1869-10-13
Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve was a French poet, literary critic, and biographer. He is considered one of the greatest literary critics in France. His work profoundly influenced the development of modern literary criticism.
Basilio Rodríguez Cañada
1961
Basilio Rodríguez Cañada is a Spanish poet and writer known for his lyrical work and contribution to contemporary literature. His poetry often explores themes such as the human condition, the passage of time, and the search for meaning in a constantly changing world. With careful language and a strong visual element, Rodríguez Cañada constructs poetic universes that resonate with the reader's sensibility.
Gilson Nascimento
1986-12-17
Gilson Nascimento is a name that resonates in Brazilian poetry, known for his sensitivity and the way he explores the nuances of human existence. His work is characterized by a deep reflection on life, death, time, and the human condition, expressed through a language that blends lyricism with a critical view of the world. With a career marked by a constant search to express the complexity of feelings and experiences, Gilson Nascimento has established himself as an important voice in contemporary poetry, engaging with literary traditions while proposing new aesthetic and thematic approaches.
Alfred de Musset
1810-12-11 — 1857-05-02
Alfred de Musset was a French poet, playwright, and novelist, a prominent figure of Romanticism. His work, marked by emotional intensity, melancholy, and the exploration of love and disillusionment, reflects his own troubled life and the existential anxieties of his time. Musset is remembered for his passionate lyrics and evocative prose, which continue to captivate readers with their sensitivity and formal beauty.
Alfred Hitchcock
Batista Cepelos
1872-12-10 — 1915-05-08
Batista Cepelos was a Portuguese poet, known for his poetry marked by a strong social component and by the exploration of language. His work reflects an attentive look at the surrounding reality, the complexities of the human condition, and aspirations for freedom. With a language sometimes colloquial and sometimes elaborate, Cepelos addressed universal themes such as love, death, loneliness, and the search for meaning, combining lyrical depth with subtle social criticism. His poetry is an invitation to reflect on life and human relationships.
Raphael Luiz Junqueira
1995-06-19
Raphael Luiz Junqueira was a Brazilian poet whose work stood out for its sensitivity and lyrical depth. He explored universal themes such as love, longing, and the ephemerality of life, often with an introspective and melancholic approach. His poetry is characterized by careful language and a musical rhythm that invites contemplation. Throughout his career, Junqueira left a mark on Brazilian poetry, addressing the human condition with authenticity and emotion. His work continues to be valued for its aesthetic quality and the resonance of his reflections on existence.
Charles Van Lerberghe
1861-10-21 — 1907-10-26
Charles Van Lerberghe was a Belgian poet of French language. He is considered an important figure of French symbolism. His works are known for their musicality and ethereal atmosphere.
João Carlos Teixeira Gomes
1959-03-09 — 2020-06-18
João Carlos Teixeira Gomes was a Portuguese poet, playwright, and short story writer, known for his lyrical work and his strong connection to the Generation of 50 movement. His poetry often explores themes such as solitude, the passage of time, and the search for meaning, with a careful language and a sometimes melancholic tone.
Notívaga Noturna
Notívaga Noturna is a singular poetic voice that emerges from the night and mystery. Her work is a dive into the shadows of the soul, exploring themes such as melancholy, desire, human duality, and the ephemerality of existence. With evocative language and a dreamlike atmosphere, the poet constructs inner landscapes where fantasy and reality intertwine. Her words capture the essence of the nocturnal, revealing the hidden beauty and torments that inhabit silence.
Gerimaldo Nunes
Gerimaldo Nunes is a Brazilian poet whose work is distinguished by his incessant search for authentic lyrical expression and reflection on the dilemmas of human existence. His poetry, often marked by dense and imagistic language, explores themes such as solitude, the ephemerality of time, and the search for meaning in a constantly changing world. Nunes's poetic trajectory is characterized by a depth of feeling and a keen observation of daily life and the inner universe. His work invites contemplation and questioning, establishing him as a singular voice in contemporary Brazilian poetry.
Rabindranath Tagore
1861-05-07 — 1941-08-07
Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer, and painter, widely regarded as the most important figure in modern Indian literature. A polymath, his vast creative output spanned poetry, novels, short stories, dramas, essays, and songs, often exploring themes of nature, spirituality, human relationships, and the complexities of life in a changing world. Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, a testament to his profound lyrical genius and universal appeal. His work championed humanism, internationalism, and the harmonious integration of Eastern and Western thought.
Roberto Jefferson
Belmiro Braga
1872-01-07 — 1937-03-31
Belmiro Braga was a Brazilian poet whose work is characterized by lyrical delicacy and the exploration of themes such as nature, love, and spirituality. His writing reveals a particular sensitivity for capturing the beauty of the world and human emotions, with a language that oscillates between simplicity and depth. His poetry invites serene contemplation and the rediscovery of enchantment in the small things of life.
Rodrigues Lobo
1573 — 1622-11-04
Francisco Rodrigues Lobo was a Portuguese poet and writer of the Renaissance, a contemporary of Camões, but with a style and themes that distinguish him. He is known for his lyrical poetry, especially sonnets, and for his prose, where pastoral eclogues stand out. His work reflects a deep knowledge of classical and Italian tradition, but also an attentive eye on the reality of Portuguese society of the time, with a frequently satirical and moralizing tone. Lobo navigated between devotion to the court and social criticism, using his writing to explore themes such as love, nature, the passage of time, and the human condition. His figure is that of a humanist who sought to reconcile erudition with the expression of feelings and observations of everyday life, leaving an important legacy in Portuguese literature.
Duarte Galvão
1446 — 1517-06-09
Duarte Galvão was a Portuguese scholar and humanist, a prominent figure of the Renaissance. He dedicated himself to historical, geographical, and literary studies, distinguishing himself by his vast culture and his contribution to the knowledge of the time. His work reflects a deep interest in classical antiquity and the maritime discoveries of his time, in an era of great intellectual and expansionist effervescence in Portugal.
Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz
1878-09-24 — 1947-05-23
Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz was a French-speaking Swiss writer. He is considered one of the greatest Swiss writers of the 20th century. His works often portray rural life and the Swiss landscape.
Carlos Gondim
1947-11-29
Carlos Gondim was a Portuguese poet, translator, and journalist, whose work is distinguished by its lyrical sensitivity and exploration of themes such as memory, time, and the human condition. His poetry, although sometimes discreet, reveals a deep reflection on life and art, with careful language and a melancholic tone. As a translator, he contributed to the dissemination of important foreign authors in Portuguese literature. His journalistic activity allowed him to interact with different social realities, which, in a way, can be reflected in his literary sensitivity. His legacy, although not as prominent as that of other contemporaries, is that of an artist dedicated to the beauty of the word and the depth of thought.
Nico Fagundes
1934-11-04 — 2015-06-24
Nico Fagundes is a Cape Verdean poet and writer, whose work stands out for its deep connection with the identity and culture of Cape Verde. His poetry is a mirror of the islands, addressing themes such as saudade, the sea, emigration, the human condition, and the search for a place in the world. With a language that evokes Creole orality and musicality, Fagundes has established himself as an important voice in Cape Verdean and Lusophone literature, exploring the nuances of the soul and landscape of his archipelago.