Authors List

R. W. Livingstone

Miguel de Cervantes

1547-09-29 — 1616-04-22

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet, widely recognized as the greatest figure in Spanish literature and one of the world's foremost novelists.

Torquato Neto

1944-11-09 — 1972-11-10

Torquato Neto was a Brazilian poet, art critic, filmmaker, and journalist, a central figure of the counterculture in Brazil. His poetic work is marked by linguistic experimentation, existential rawness, and the exploration of themes such as madness, drugs, and social transgression. His short but intense career left a significant legacy for contemporary Brazilian poetry, influencing generations of artists.

João Baptista Gomes

Séc. XVIII — 1803

João Baptista Gomes was a Portuguese writer whose literary contributions are part of the vast universe of literature in the Portuguese language. His work, marked by sensitivity and exploration of language, stands as a testament to his dedication to the art of writing. Although details about his life and work may not be as widely known as those of other authors, his literary legacy remains a valuable record.

Érico Veríssimo

1905-12-17 — 1975-11-28

Érico Veríssimo was one of the most important Brazilian novelists, known for his vast work that portrays Gaucho society and national identity. With an engaging narrative and memorable characters, he addressed themes such as urban life, family relationships, social conflicts, and the search for a place in the world. His accessible yet profound writing won a broad audience, making him one of Brazil's most widely read and translated authors. Érico Veríssimo left a significant literary legacy, with works that remain relevant and continue to inspire readers and writers through his ability to capture the essence of the human experience. His style is marked by narrative fluidity, psychological realism, and a humanistic vision, which established him as a master of Brazilian prose. Through his stories, Érico Veríssimo offered a rich and multifaceted panorama of Brazil, especially of Rio Grande do Sul.

Hjalmar Söderberg

1869-07-02 — 1941-10-14

Hjalmar Söderberg was a prominent Swedish writer and journalist. His work is often associated with symbolism and modernism, and is characterized by a melancholic tone, skepticism, and a deep exploration of the human condition, love, and death. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Söderberg is considered one of the most important authors of modern Swedish literature. His novels and short stories explore existential themes with elegant and ironic prose.

José Agostinho Baptista

1948-08-15

José Agostinho Baptista was an Azorean poet and writer who marked 20th-century Portuguese literature. His poetic work, deeply connected to his native islands, explores themes such as saudade, identity, time, and the relationship between man, nature, and the universe. With a lyrical and imagistic style, Baptista left a significant legacy in contemporary poetry.

János Pilinszky

1921-11-27 — 1981-05-27

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 sometimes brutal language, which seeks to confront the horror of existence with an incessant search for meaning and redemption. Pilinszky is known for his unique lyrical voice, which combines the rawness of reality with spiritual transcendence, exploring themes such as guilt, suffering, faith, and the need for compassion in a fragmented world. His work is considered one of the pillars of 20th-century Hungarian poetry.

Manuel da Fonseca

1911-10-15 — 1993-03-11

Manuel da Fonseca was a Portuguese writer whose work was distinguished by its raw realism and profound attention to the living conditions of the rural populations of Alentejo, especially the working class and peasants. His writing, marked by a language steeped in the land and social denunciation, portrays the struggle for survival, exploitation, and human dignity amidst adversity. He was also a poet, with a lyrical work that complements his prose, exploring existential themes and the relationship between man and nature and the land.

Thomas Kuhn

Tomás Ribeiro

1831-07-01 — 1901-02-06

Tomás Ribeiro was a Portuguese poet and politician, a prominent figure in the poetry of the second half of the 19th century. His work, marked by late Arcadianism and the transition to Romanticism, explores themes such as love, nature, saudade, and patriotism, with a careful style and refined musicality. He stood out not only for his literary production but also for his political activity and dedication to public service. His poetry reflects a lyrical sensibility and a concern for form, consolidating him as an important name in Portuguese literature of his time.

Frei José do Coração de Jesus

Séc. XVIII — 1795

Friar José do Coração de Jesus was a Portuguese poet whose works reflect a deep spirituality and devotion. His poetry is marked by Baroque language and mystical intensity, exploring themes such as divine love, the ephemerality of life, and the search for salvation. His work, although inserted into the religious context of the time, demonstrates a particular lyrical sensitivity.

Homero

900ac — 800ac

Homer is the legendary ancient Greek poet traditionally credited with composing the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. Considered the quintessential ancient Greek bard, his works are foundational to Western literature and culture. The poems are rich in heroic deeds, divine intervention, and profound explorations of human nature, fate, and the consequences of war and homecoming. Homer's influence spans millennia, shaping epic poetry, drama, and narrative storytelling.

João Rui de Sousa

1928-10-12 — 2022-06-17

João Rui de Sousa is a Portuguese poet and writer whose work is characterized by its reflective depth and exploration of themes such as memory, the passage of time, and identity. With a careful style and a language that combines rigor and sensitivity, Sousa has been building a literary career that has earned him recognition in the panorama of contemporary Portuguese-language poetry. His writing invites contemplation and introspection, addressing the human condition with a nuanced and humanistic perspective.

Arlindo Barbeitos

1940-12-24 — 2021-03-31

Arlindo Barbeitos is an Angolan poet whose work is part of the rich tradition of Portuguese-language literature, addressing crucial themes such as national identity, African cultural heritage, the fight for freedom, and social criticism. His poetry is marked by a strong symbolic charge and a deep sense of belonging, exploring the complexities of Angolan reality and the quest for a just and sovereign future. Barbeitos is an important voice in contemporary African poetry.

John Berryman

1914-10-25 — 1972-01-07

John Berryman was a renowned American poet, known for his lyrical intensity and exploration of themes such as pain, identity, madness, and mortality. His most celebrated work, "The Dream Songs," is a monumental piece that earned him the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, establishing him as one of the most important voices in 20th-century American poetry. Berryman struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, and this personal anguish often shines through in his poetry, giving it a brutal honesty and remarkable emotional depth.

Avicena

Molière

1622-01-15 — 1673-02-17

Molière, pseudonym of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. His works satirized the customs, hypocrisy, and vanities of 17th-century French society, addressing themes such as marriage, social class, and religion with wit and insight.

Pedro António Pereira

1998-06-28 — Séc. XVIII

Pedro António Pereira was a poet whose work was characterized by his deep connection to the land and traditions. With a unique sensitivity to nature and rural daily life, his verses portray landscapes, customs, and feelings in an authentic and moving way. His poetry, often elegiac in tone, explores the passage of time, affective memory, and the intrinsic beauty of the world around him, consolidating him as an important voice in regional literature and a sensitive chronicler of the popular soul.

Trajano Galvão

1830-01-19 — 1864-07-14

Trajano Galvão is a name that resonates in the panorama of contemporary poetry, known for his exploration of universal themes such as love, loss, time, and the search for transcendence. His writing is characterized by careful language, full of evocative poetic imagery, and a confessional tone that establishes an intimate connection with the reader. Galvão's work demonstrates a deep reflection on the human condition, navigating between melancholy and hope, fragility and strength. His poetry, while firmly rooted in the lyrical tradition, presents a modernity that makes it relevant and accessible to today's readers, consolidating his place as an important voice in literature.

Horácio

0065-12-08 — 0008-11-27

Quintus Horatius Flaccus, commonly known as Horace, was a prominent Roman lyric poet during the time of Augustus. He is regarded as one of the greatest Roman lyric poets. His works, including Odes, Epodes, Satires, and Epistles, offer a vivid portrayal of Roman society and human nature. Horace's poetry is characterized by its technical mastery, elegant style, and philosophical depth, often exploring themes of moderation, the passage of time, and the pursuit of a happy life. His influence on Western literature is profound and enduring, shaping poetic traditions for centuries.

Esmeralda Santos

1983-09-23

Esmeralda Santos is a poetic voice that distinguishes itself by its delicacy and depth in exploring the female universe and the complexities of the soul. Her work is an invitation to introspection, addressing themes such as love, motherhood, identity, and resilience with a language rich in symbolism and emotion. Through verses that echo human strength and fragility, Santos constructs a poetic universe that resonates with the experiences of many women, offering a mirror to their struggles and triumphs. Her poetry is a hymn to life in its multiple manifestations.

Raimbaut de Vaqueiras

1155-01-01 — 1207-09-04

Raimbaut de Vaqueiras was a Provençal troubadour of the Middle Ages, known for his mastery of courtly poetry and his participation in crusades. His work is notable for its metrical complexity and exploration of themes such as courtly love, war, and honor, reflecting the social and military environment of his time. He is considered one of the most important poets of the Galician-Portuguese and Occitan lyric.

Frederico Barbosa

1961-02-20

Frederico Barbosa is a Brazilian poet whose work is characterized by its lyrical depth, exploration of themes such as love, death, time, and the human condition, and by a rigorous and musical language. Through poetry that dialogues with tradition, but also opens itself to modernity, Barbosa constructs a dense and reflective poetic universe, marked by unique sensitivity and a keen eye for the complexities of existence.