Out of the rolling ocean, by Walt Whitman 🌿🖋📖

Out of the Rolling Ocean — Walt Whitman’s iconic poem from the Leaves of Grass cycle, specifically the Children of Adam section — is presented here in its original English version alongside new Italian and Spanish translations by Enzo Martinelli. This multilingual edition highlights Whitman’s lyrical exploration of nature, connection, and the human spirit, offering readers a comparative literary experience across three languages. Continue reading Out of the rolling ocean, by Walt Whitman 🌿🖋📖

Of the terrible doubt of appearances, by Walt Whitman 🌿🖋📖

Walt Whitman, often hailed as the father of free verse, revolutionized poetry with his groundbreaking collection Leaves of Grass. Born in 1819, Whitman cast aside traditional forms and meters in favor of a fluid, expansive style that mirrored the democratic spirit of 19th-century America. His poetics embraced the body and the soul, the individual and the collective, the sacred and the mundane—merging them in a … Continue reading Of the terrible doubt of appearances, by Walt Whitman 🌿🖋📖

Polycrates’ Ring, by Machado de Assis ✒️📃🇧🇷

Machado de Assis (1839–1908) is widely regarded as Brazil’s greatest literary figure and one of the most original voices in world literature. His work spans poetry, plays, novels, and short stories, blending sharp social commentary with psychological depth and irony. Among his most significant contributions is the short story collection Papéis avulsos (1882), a landmark in his evolution as a master of narrative form. The … Continue reading Polycrates’ Ring, by Machado de Assis ✒️📃🇧🇷

Manhunt, by Grazia Deledda 🇮🇹✒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

As a literary voice of extraordinary sensitivity, Grazia Deledda holds a distinguished place in 20th-century literature. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1926, she was the first Italian woman—and only the second woman overall—to receive this honor. Deledda’s short stories are particularly significant in understanding her contribution to literature, weaving together Sardinian folklore, rural life, and the psychological struggles of her characters with lyrical … Continue reading Manhunt, by Grazia Deledda 🇮🇹✒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿