Jorge Luis Borges
Author of the day

Jorge Luis Borges

Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, poet, essayist, and translator. His work is characterized by its philosophical depth, intricate plots, and exploration of themes such as time, infinity, identity, and the nature of reality. Borges is considered one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century, renowned for his innovative use of literary devices and his profound influence on postmodern literature.

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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Augusto de Campos

Augusto de Campos is a Brazilian poet, translator, editor, and critic, a central figure of Concrete poetry. His work, marked by visual and sonic experimentation in poetic language, revolutionized Brazilian poetry from the 1950s onwards. Alongside Haroldo de Campos and Décio Pignatari, he founded the group Noigandres, fundamental to the dissemination of Concrete poetry in Brazil and worldwide. His vast production spans poetry, essays, translations, and criticism, consolidating him as one of the most important Brazilian poets of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Cynara Novaes

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Corsino Fortes

Corsino Fortes was a Cape Verdean poet and professor, whose work stood out for its lyrical depth and reflection on identity, the land, and the human condition. His poetry, marked by a rich and imagistic language, dialogues with African roots and Portuguese heritage, exploring themes such as saudade, memory, and the search for meaning. With a career dedicated to literature and education, Fortes left a poetic legacy that celebrates Cape Verdean culture and questions the complexities of being in the world. His work is a testament to the power of words in evoking landscapes, feelings, and existential reflections.

Xavier da Cunha

Xavier da Cunha was a Portuguese military officer, historian, and folklorist, with a notable career in the military and a deep dedication to the study of Portuguese traditions and folklore. He stood out for his extensive work in areas such as military history and ethnographic research, gathering a valuable collection on Portuguese customs, legends, and popular manifestations. His intellectual output reveals a profound interest in Portugal's cultural identity, exploring the historical and social roots of its traditions. Through his publications, he contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of Portuguese intangible heritage, leaving an important legacy for the study of the country's folklore and social history.

Luís José Correia de França Amaral

Luís José Correia de França Amaral was a poet whose work is part of the Portuguese literary landscape. His poetry explores, with sensitivity and depth, the universal themes of human existence, through a careful and expressive language. His contribution to Portuguese poetry is marked by an attentive look at emotions and the human condition.

Teresa Ferrer Passos

Portuguese poet whose work is recognized for its lyrical depth and exploration of themes such as identity, memory, and human relationships. Her writing is marked by evocative language and a unique sensibility in approaching the female universe and its complexities.

Antonio Porpetta

Antonio Porpetta is a recognized Spanish poet, writer, and professor. His poetic work is often associated with social and existential poetry, addressing themes such as urban life, solitude, and the search for identity. He also distinguished himself as an important promoter of reading and children's and young adult literature.

Peter Everwine

Peter Everwine was an American poet and translator, known for his lyrical and contemplative work that is often inspired by nature and rural life. His poetry is marked by precise language and a deep sensitivity to the natural world.

Died on this day

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Marcolino Candeias

Marcolino Candeias is a poet whose work is distinguished by his deep connection to the land and cultural roots. His poetry celebrates simple life, nature, and traditions, expressed through an authentic and accessible language. Candeias builds a lyrical universe where memory and identity intertwine, offering a sensitive look at the human condition and the beauty of everyday life.