Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) Argentinian writer of the XXth century. Lover of symbols, innate philosopher, sad soul, library dweller and Renaissance man, he managed to build — through his large body of work — a walkable bridge between magic and realism. “ Learning After some time, you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and imprisoning […]
Tag: poetry
Gellu Naum (1915–2001) + English stuff Gellu Naum Domeniul presimţirilor Există vaduri uitate nişte locuri în noi şi un drum care duce prin apă cineva mă strigă ar vrea să mă atragă într-acolo să dea cu o plantă în mine şi ce vină am eu pe lumea asta cu porţi de aramă apoi se face […]
Lucian Blaga (1895-1961) A national figure in Romania, he is barely known to the outside world because of the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his career. (the period between the two world wars) Trained in both Eastern Orthodox theology and classical philosophy, he developed a “speculative” philosophy that includes books on epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, philosophy of culture, philosophical […]