Birthday – BIG OTHER

Hart Crane on Language, Poetry, and More

Happy birthday, Hart Crane! Here are some quotes and poems from the poet: “I can remember much forgetfulness.”…

Happy birthday, Frantz Fanon! Here are some quotes from the philosopher, revolutionary, and writer. “My final prayer: O…

Happy birthday, Herbert Marcuse! Here are some quotes from the philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist: “The truth of…

Happy birthday, Jacques Derrida! Here are some quotes from the philosopher: “I always dream of a pen that would…

Happy birthday, Walter Benjamin! Here are some quotes from the author’s texts: “The art of storytelling is reaching…

Happy birthday, Marcel Proust! Here are some quotes from the writer: “Love is space and time measured by…

Happy birthday, Franz Kafka! Here are some quotes from the writer: “I usually solve problems by letting them…

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Kenning JP García! Celebrate by reading García’s “Grace Notes,” which we published in Puerto Rican…

Happy birthday, Octavia E. Butler! Here are some quotes from her writing. “There’s nothing new under the sun, but…

Happy birthday, Salman Rushdie! 79, today! Here are some quotes from his books and interviews: “Go for broke. Always…