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Fernando Pessoa
Fernando Pessoa is considered by many to be the true poet of Portugal. He was a master of many styles and wrote under a variety of pen names, each with its own unique voice and perspective. Pessoa was a complex and protean writer, and his work is both challenging and rewarding.
John NogueiraPublished 8 months ago in BookClubG.K. Chesteron
The English writer G.K. Chesterton was born in 1874. A man of many talents, he was a poet, philosopher, journalist, and novelist. His most famous work is the book Orthodoxy, in which he argues that Christianity is not only true, but also good and beautiful. Chesterton was ahead of his time in many ways. He was a strong defender of the family and traditional values at a time when these things were under attack. He also foresaw the dangers of government control and the rise of totalitarianism.
John NogueiraPublished 8 months ago in BookClubFolk Strange Stories Part 1: Miao Township Wu Zu Chapter 7 Section 4: Drug Dealers Come Out
I took a few quick steps to get behind Lao Wang. Around me were Song Chunlei, Liu Jingsheng, and others. Clearing my throat, I started cursing, "What the hell! These drug dealers must have sinned in their past lives and are now doing wicked things in this life! They're a bunch of freeloaders who eat but don't contribute anything. If I catch those drug dealers, I'll personally cut open their bellies, pull out their intestines, and strangle them with it around their necks. Damn it! And that's not all, I'll cut off their heads too, just like the human head tower next to Zhang Yunwei... I'll build a human head tower..."
The Great Library of Alexandria
This here is my regularly updated library of all stories and articles written here on Vocal, organised by category for your ease of perusal. Dive in. Leave comments and love rather than footprints please ❤️ 🕊️ 😇
Kayleigh Fraser ✨Published 8 months ago in WritersSticks and Stones
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" is a phrase that is often used to describe the power of words. The phrase is thought to have originated in the 18th century, but the exact origin is unknown. The phrase has been used by many different people over the years, including celebrities and politicians.
John NogueiraPublished 8 months ago in CritiqueReinventing Poets
My high school creative writing teacher was a legend in our agricultural corner of the county. Well, she was to me. She drove a red Volkswagen Beetle and had two black and white French bulldogs. And she was an honest writer.
Emma Kate ColemanPublished 8 months ago in WritersThe Truth About Recycling
The war on pollution is a never-ending battle. Every year, new products are created that claim to be more environmentally friendly than the last. We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us to “reduce, reuse, recycle” in order to save the planet. But what if I told you that recycling is a lie?
John NogueiraPublished 8 months ago in CritiqueLove's Sweet Symphony
In the words of American poet Austin Dobson, " poetry is the music of the soul, and, like music, the best poetry is the poetry of the heart." There is something undeniably magical about poetry; the way it can take the seemingly disparate pieces of our lives and weave them together into a beautiful, harmonious whole.
John NogueiraPublished 8 months ago in Poets