El limonero lánguido suspende de Antonio Machado
Antonio Machado's "El limonero languido suspendido" is a poem that explores the themes of time, space, and the human experience. The poem describes a lemon tree that has been left untended, its branches heavy with fruit that hangs like weights, suspended in mid-air. The speaker reflects on the passage of time and how it can both preserve and destroy, likening the tree to a person who has been forgotten or left behind. Through the use of imagery and symbolism, Machado creates a sense of melancholy and introspection, inviting the reader to contemplate their own place in the world.
By Antonio Machado · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Spanish Literature · 302 words
First lines
PARTE I. SOLEDADES
El limonero lánguido suspende una pálida rama polvorienta, sobre el encanto de la fuente limpia, y allá en el fondo sueñan los frutos de oro.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Antonio Machado
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: Spanish
- Genres: Poetry, Spanish Literature
- Length: 302 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Antonio Machado es conocido por ser un poeta, y este libro es una colección de sus poemas.
- Spanish Literature — Este libro es un ejemplo de literatura española, ya que fue escrito por un autor español prominente y se refiere a temas y experiencias de España.
Tags
Poetry · Spain · nature · love · longing · melancholy · desire · yearning · passion · sadness · loss · memory
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