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12 de June

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Rudyard Kipling
Author of the day

Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was a prolific English writer and poet, best known for his works on British India and his children's stories. He championed the idea of the 'White Man's Burden' and his writings often reflected imperialist sentiments. Despite controversy surrounding his political views, his imaginative storytelling and mastery of language continue to be recognized, with works like 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim' remaining popular.

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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Arsenii Tarkovskii

Arsenii Tarkovskii was a Russian poet, known for his poetry of deep existential resonance and his ability to evoke vivid images of nature and memory. His work, marked by rich language and a philosophical tone, addresses themes such as time, death, love, and the search for meaning. His poetic legacy is notable for its originality and expressive power, influencing generations of poets in Russia and beyond.

André Suarès

André Suarès was a French writer, poet, and critic, known for his intense and passionate style and his philosophical exploration of art and life. Born in Marseille in 1868, he dedicated himself to literature and reflection on European culture. His work includes essays, poetry, and criticism, often focusing on historical and artistic figures. Suarès was an original thinker, whose writing is marked by rich language and a profound existential questioning.

Sandro Penna

Sandro Penna was an Italian poet, known for his lyrical and intimate poetry, which frequently explores themes such as youth, beauty, desire, and melancholy. His work, marked by clear and musical language, and by an apparent formal simplicity, reveals a profound sensibility and a unique vision of the world. Penna maintained a discreet stance throughout his life, dedicating himself entirely to his art.

H.C. Artmann

Hans Carl Artmann was an influential Austrian poet, playwright, and translator, known for his linguistic experimentation and for being a central figure in post-war German-language literature. His work encompasses poetry, prose, drama, and essays, innovatively exploring the possibilities of language and challenging literary conventions. Artmann is often associated with the "Wiener Gruppe" (Vienna Group), a collective of artists who explored concrete poetry and performance, seeking new forms of artistic expression. His writing is characterized by the subversion of grammar, the creation of neologisms, and the use of dialects, reflecting a critical and playful view of society and language itself.

Luísa Monteiro

Luísa Monteiro is a contemporary poet whose work is distinguished by lyrical depth and the exploration of universal themes such as love, loss, and the passage of time. Her poetry is characterized by careful language and intrinsic musicality, inviting the reader to reflect on the human condition and the ephemeral beauty of existence. Through verses that combine confessional intimacy with a cosmopolitan vision, Monteiro has established herself as a unique voice in current Portuguese poetry.

José Viale Moutinho

José Viale Moutinho was a Portuguese poet, short story writer, and novelist, associated with the Portuguese surrealist movement. His work is marked by imagination, the dreamlike, and the exploration of the subconscious, with a style that transitions between the poetic and the narrative. He is known for rich and evocative language.

Ali Lameda

Ali Lameda was a Venezuelan poet, essayist, and journalist. His poetic work stands out for its exploration of identity, memory, and the human condition, with a lyrical and introspective style. He also worked as a literary critic and cultural promoter.

Felipe Juaristi

Felipe Juaristi is a Spanish poet, essayist, and university professor, with a strong connection to Basque literature. His poetic work is recognized for its philosophical depth and its exploration of language. He is an important figure in the cultural and academic scene.

Died on this day

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Everaldo Moreira Verás

Everaldo Moreira Verás is a poet whose work is distinguished by its profound reflection on existence, identity, and the human condition, exploring universal themes with a rich and evocative poetic language. His writing, marked by a refined sensibility and an attentive gaze upon the world, invites introspection and the discovery of new perspectives on life. His legacy lies in the ability to, through poetry, touch the reader's innermost chords, promoting a dialogue between the self and the universal.

Karl Kraus

Karl Kraus was an Austrian writer, journalist, and poet, widely regarded as one of the most important German-language literary figures of the 20th century. He founded and edited the magazine Der Fackel (The Torch), which he published for over thirty years, where he wrote most of his satirical and critical writings. He was known for his fierce opposition to Nazism, militarism, and the decline of the press, using satire and irony as his main weapons.

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Itamar Assumpção

Itamar Assumpção was a Brazilian poet, composer, and singer, known for his innovative and engaged poetry, which frequently addressed social and existential themes with an ironic and critical tone. His work stood out for its fusion of languages, mixing the colloquial with the erudite, and for exploring new sonorities in Brazilian popular music, where he collaborated with various artists.

António Lobo de Almada Negreiros

António Lobo de Almada Negreiros was a multifaceted Portuguese artist, writer, poet, and playwright, a central figure of the modernist generation and one of the most prominent artistic personalities of the 20th century in Portugal. His work spans various creative disciplines, characterized by intense freedom of expression, an innovative spirit, and profound reflection on Portuguese identity and the human condition. He was a tireless explorer of new artistic languages and forms, leaving a significant legacy in literature and visual arts.

Marcela Paz

Marcela Paz, whose real name was Esther Huneeus Cox, was a Chilean writer widely known as the creator of "Papelucho", a very popular children's book series. Her work focused on the children's universe, humorously and sensitively portraying a child's adventures and thoughts, winning over generations of readers.

Cristóbal de Castillejo

Cristóbal de Castillejo was a 16th-century Spanish poet, belonging to the current of courtly and humanist poetry. He is considered the last great representative of cancioneril poetry and one of the precursors of Petrarchism in Spain. His work is characterized by formal elegance, the musicality of verse, and the exploration of themes such as love, the fleetingness of time, and melancholy, often with a tone of disillusionment and resignation before the vanities of the world. He was a keen observer of court life, of which he was often critical.

Salvador Díaz Mirón

Mexican poet, a prominent figure of late Romanticism and a precursor of Modernism. His work is characterized by its expressive force, lyrical intensity, and exploration of themes such as love, homeland, nature, and the pursuit of beauty. Díaz Mirón is recognized for his mastery of language, impeccable meter, and profound emotional depth, earning him the recognition as "The Singer of Veracruz." His poetry represents a bridge between tradition and aesthetic renewal in Mexico.