Elegy by Carlos Drummond de Andrade
The poem is a lament for the loss of a loved one, exploring themes of grief, memory, and the passage of time. It expresses the speaker's emotional turmoil and sense of disorientation in the face of death, while also celebrating the beauty and significance of the deceased person's life. Through lyrical language and imagery, the poem conveys the intensity of human emotion and the struggle to come to terms with mortality.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Elegy, Existentialism · 596 words
First lines
I've earned (I've lost) my day.
And that cold thing called nightfalls, and the cold blends with cold to make fog, in a breath.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Elegy, Existentialism, Philosophical Literature, Modernist Literature
- Length: 596 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in a poetic form, with a focus on lyrical expression and emotional depth.
- Elegy — The themes of loss, mourning, and reflection on life and death are central to the work.
- Existentialism — The narrative explores existential themes such as the search for meaning, self-reflection, and the human condition.
- Philosophical Literature — The text delves into philosophical questions about existence, identity, and the nature of life.
Tags
Brazilian Literature · Poetry · Modernism · Death · Mourning · Loss · Grief · Melancholy · Nostalgia · Memory · Reflection · Introspection