Eternal
The poem explores the theme of eternity and the human experience of time. It delves into the speaker's introspection on their own mortality, juxtaposing it with the eternal nature of the universe. The poem's tone is melancholic, with the speaker expressing a sense of disconnection from the eternal and a longing for transcendence. Through lyrical language, the poet conveys the tension between human finitude and the infinite, highlighting the existential crisis that arises from this confrontation.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary Fiction · 344 words
First lines
And how boring, after all, it is to be modern.
Now I'll be eternal.
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Eternal is listed on Textopian as a poem by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, dated 1954 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary Fiction, Modernist, Metaphysical
- Length: 344 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is highly lyrical, employing poetic devices and a focus on abstract concepts.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep existential themes such as eternity, existence, and the nature of being.
- Literary Fiction — The narrative style and thematic depth align with the characteristics of literary fiction.
- Modernist — The text reflects modernist concerns with fragmentation, existential angst, and a break from traditional forms.
Tags
Poetry · Brazilian Literature · Modernism · Philosophical · Existential Crisis · Mortality · Ephemerality · Human Condition · Melancholy · Nostalgia · Longing · Love