Confession
The poem is a introspective and melancholic confession of the speaker's life, marked by feelings of guilt, regret, and disillusionment. The speaker recounts their past, revealing a sense of emptiness and disappointment, as if they have failed to fulfill their desires and aspirations. Throughout the poem, the tone is one of sadness, longing, and resignation, with the speaker acknowledging their mistakes and the passing of time.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1968 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Religious Fiction, Literary Fiction · 189 words
First lines
In that small town he doesn't tell his sin.
It's too terrible to telland doesn't deserve forgiveness.
He tells his little misdeeds and hides the secret of his world.
The eternal penance: three Our Fathers and three Hail Marys.
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Confession is listed on Textopian as a short story by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, dated 1968 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1968 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Fiction, Religious Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama, Short Story
- Length: 189 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Psychological Fiction — Explores the inner turmoil and guilt of the protagonist.
- Religious Fiction — Centers around themes of sin, confession, and penance.
- Literary Fiction — Focuses on deep character development and complex themes.
- Drama — Involves intense emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas.
Tags
Autobiographical · Poetry · Brazilian Literature · Modernism · Stream of Consciousness · Introspection · Self-Discovery · Psychological Insight · Philosophical Themes · Existential Crisis · Human Condition · Emotional Turmoil