Fernando Pessoa is one of the key characters of contemporary literature. We’ll tell you all today on the day that commemorates his death.
Category: biographies
Fëdor Dostoevskij: 201 years after his birth
We retrace the life and works of Fedor DostoevskiJ on the 201th anniversary of his birth.
Gunpowder Plot: remember the 5th of November
Since November 5, 1605, the Anglo-Saxon world has celebrated Gunpowder Plot, or Guy Fawkes Night. We’ll tell you the story and why and how this event is still remembered today.
Jonathan Swift, satire never dies
Jonathan Swift, writer, essayist, politician, dean, known for the famous work Gulliver’s Travels, died on 17 October 1745.
Edith Piaf: no regrets, ever
Let’s retrace together the works, the successes and the numerous events that marked the life of Edith Piaf, who passed away on 10 October 1963.
Glenn Gould: music is ecstasy
40 years have passed today since the death of Glenn Gould, pianist, composer, conductor. A man who gave his whole life to music.
Long live Stephen King
On the occasion of Stephen King’s 75th birthday, we’ll tell you all about the life, success and works of one of the most famous American writers of all time.
Marc Bolan, the pioneer of Glam Rock
45 years have passed today since the death of Marc Bolan, a very original guitarist, lyricist and composer of the T. Rex group, as well as a pioneer of Glam Rock.
Tim Burton, the creator of a fantastic world
Happy birthday Tim Burton! Today, August 25, the creative and highly original American director turns 64. We celebrate him together by telling you about his life and his fabulous cinematographic works.
Robert Johnson, the Bluesman of the Devil
On August 16, 1938, Robert Johnson, a legend of music, passed away. It is said that he sold his soul to the devil to play as he did … we’ll tell you everything!