Authors List

David Hare

Stanisław Jerzy Lec

1909-03-06 — 1966-05-07

Stanisław Jerzy Lec was a Polish poet, aphorist, essayist, and translator. He is known worldwide for his collections of aphorisms, such as "Unkempt Thoughts" (Pensamentos Desarrumados), which reveal a dark humor and a skeptical view of the human condition. His works often explore the irony of life and social contradictions with intelligence and conciseness.

Olegario Schmitt

Olegario Schmitt is a name associated with poetry, frequently exploring existential themes and the human condition through a refined and evocative language. His work reflects a keen sensitivity to the nuances of the soul and the world, questioning and celebrating the experience of living. Schmitt's poetry, though sometimes enigmatic, invites introspection and dialogue with the reader, establishing bridges between the intimate and the universal.

Vera Romariz

Vera Romariz was a Portuguese poet and writer, a prominent figure in contemporary poetry. Her work is recognized for its lyrical depth, its exploration of universal themes such as love, absence, and memory, and for a poetic language that combines sensuality with existential reflection. Romariz also addressed social issues and the human condition with a critical and humanistic perspective. Her writing, often marked by a strong musicality and the use of impactful imagery, invites the reader to dive into the inner universe and the complexities of the world. Vera Romariz left a significant literary legacy, enriching Portuguese poetry with her unique and powerful voice.

Corrêa de Araújo

Corrêa de Araújo was a relevant name in Brazilian poetry, with a work distinguished by its formal elegance and reflective depth. His poetry addresses themes such as the ephemerality of time, the beauty of nature, and the complexities of the human soul. With careful language and refined lyricism, he left a legacy that resonates for its ability to touch the reader with sensitivity and intelligence, consolidating his place in Brazil's rich literary tradition.

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.

Fabio di Ojuara

Fabio di Ojuara is a contemporary poet whose work explores the complexities of the human experience through rich and imaginative language. His poetry addresses universal themes such as love, loss, and the search for meaning, often with a melancholic and reflective tone. His writing is characterized by its musicality and the depth of his observations about the world and interpersonal relationships.

Maurice Scève

1501 — 1564

Maurice Scève was a French Renaissance poet, considered one of the most important figures in French-language poetry of the 16th century. His work "Délie, objet de plus haulte vertu" is a landmark in love poetry and lyricism of the era, influenced by Petrarchism and Neoplatonism. Scève is recognized for his elaborate language, philosophical depth, and his contribution to the modernization of French poetry. With a discreet but intellectually active life, Scève dedicated himself to poetic writing and reflection on love and beauty, leaving a legacy that marked the evolution of literature in France and influenced later poets.

Cecília Meireles

1901-11-07 — 1964-11-09

Cecília Meireles was one of the most important poetesses in the Portuguese language, with a work marked by musicality, lyrical delicacy, and the exploration of themes such as time, ephemerality, childhood, and the search for transcendence. Her poetry, influenced by symbolism and modernism, is characterized by its apparent simplicity, but with deep philosophical and existential complexity. With a vast literary production that includes poetry, short stories, chronicles, and children's literature, Cecília Meireles left an unparalleled poetic legacy, celebrating the beauty of the world and the fragility of existence with a crystalline and imaginative language.

Bernardo Soares

Osório Dutra

Osório Dutra was a poet who marked literature with his poetic prose and the exploration of deep themes such as identity, land, and memory. His work is recognized for the strength of its imagery and the musicality of its verses, which create a unique and evocative universe. He addressed the complexity of the human experience with a language that reflects sensitivity and technical mastery, leaving a significant legacy.

Vespasiano Ramos

1884-08-13 — 1916-12-26

Vespasiano Ramos was a Brazilian poet and writer, known for his participation in the modernist movement. His poetic work is marked by formal experimentation, the use of colloquial language, and the exploration of everyday themes and Brazilian identity. Throughout his career, Ramos innovated in his forms of expression, engaging with the artistic avant-gardes of his time. His poetry reflects a critical and, at times, ironic view of society, seeking to capture the essence of modern life and human feelings in concise and impactful verses. He is considered one of the important names in modernist poetry in Brazil.

Ivan Junqueira

1934-11-03 — 2014-07-03

Ivan Junqueira was a Brazilian poet, journalist, and translator, known for his poetic work that frequently explores themes such as the metropolis, urban life, the passage of time, and human relationships, with a keen and sometimes melancholic eye. His writing, marked by clarity and imagistic strength, oscillates between lyricism and chronicle, reflecting the experience of the individual in contemporary society. He was also an active figure in journalism and literary translation.

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.

Fernando Sylvan

1917-08-26 — 1993-12-25

Fernando Sylvan was an Angolan poet and essayist, based in Portugal. His poetic work is marked by a deep reflection on identity, the land, and the human condition, exploring themes such as saudade, memory, and the search for existential meaning. With a lyrical and sometimes dense style, Sylvan dialogues with the literary tradition, but also introduces a singular voice in Portuguese-language poetry. He stood out for his ability to combine social criticism with an intimate and sensory exploration of the world, reflecting the complexity of his life journey and his connection to Angola and Portugal. His poetry invites contemplation and introspection, leaving a legacy of sensitivity and aesthetic rigor.

Max Jacob

1876-07-12 — 1944-03-05

Max Jacob was a French poet, writer, and painter, a prominent figure of modernism. His poetic work, often marked by a peculiar lyricism and surreal humor, explores themes such as religion, mysticism, the human condition, and the very nature of art. He was a friend of figures like Picasso and Apollinaire, and his bohemian life and conversion to Catholicism profoundly marked his career and writing. His poetry is recognized for its originality, formal experimentation, and ability to merge the everyday with the sublime.

Joseph Schumpeter

Stephen Crane

1871-11-01 — 1900-06-05

Stephen Crane was an American writer of the late 19th century, a pioneer of naturalism and literary journalism. His work is characterized by a raw and realistic portrayal of life, especially in contexts of war and poverty. He is widely recognized for his novel 'The Red Badge of Courage,' which depicts the experience of a young soldier in the American Civil War.

Virgílio Fernandes Almeida

1950-03-25

Virgílio Fernandes Almeida is a poet whose work is distinguished by its lyrical depth and exploration of universal themes. His poetry addresses the human condition, the ephemerality of time, the beauty of nature, and the complexity of emotions, with careful language and refined sensitivity. Almeida constructs a poetic universe rich in images and metaphors, inviting the reader on a journey of introspection and contemplation. His poetic voice resonates with an authenticity that gives him a prominent place in contemporary poetry.

Orlando Teixeira

1965-01-01

Orlando Teixeira was a poet whose work is part of the Portuguese literary landscape. His poetry explored recurring themes such as the human condition, time, and the ephemerality of existence, often with an introspective and lyrical approach. His contribution to Portuguese poetry stands out for its sensitivity and reflection on the complexities of life.

Corrêa da Silva

Corrêa da Silva was a 19th-century Portuguese poet and playwright, known for his active participation in the cultural and literary life of his time. His work encompasses both lyrical poetry and theatre, reflecting the values and aesthetic concerns of the era. He was a relevant figure in Lisbon's literary circles, contributing to Portugal's artistic and intellectual production.

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.

Mikhail Yurevitch Lermontov

Mikhail Lermontov was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist, considered one of the most important figures of Russian Romanticism. His work is marked by deep melancholy, rebellion, and a strong sense of disillusionment, reflecting the anxieties of his time and his own turbulent life. Lermontov explored themes such as love, freedom, destiny, and the human condition, with a language rich in imagery and musicality. Although his life was short and marked by tragedy and exile, Lermontov's literary legacy is immense. His poems, narrative poems, and the novel "A Hero of Our Time" continue to be studied and admired, influencing generations of writers and consolidating his place as a master of Russian literature.

Moacyr Felix

1926-03-11 — 2005-10-25

Moacyr Felix was a Brazilian poet, playwright, and literary critic, associated with modernism. His work is marked by vigorous and colloquial language, exploring themes of everyday life, social criticism, and Brazilian popular culture. Felix also dedicated himself to theater and literary criticism, contributing to the dissemination and analysis of the literature of his time.