International Symposium on Fear
The poem explores the concept of fear through a series of vignettes and reflections that blur the lines between the personal and the collective. It delves into the human experience of fear, from the primal to the existential, and examines how it shapes individual and societal behaviors. The speaker's introspective voice weaves together fragments of thoughts, memories, and observations, creating a sense of disjointedness and uncertainty that mirrors the disorienting nature of fear itself.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1940 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Psychological · 118 words
First lines
For the time being we won't sing of love, which has fled beyond all undergrounds.
We'll sing of fear, which sterilizes all hugs. We won't sing of hatred, since it doesn't exist, only fear exists, our father and our companion, the dread fear of hinterlands, oceans, deserts, the fear of soldiers, fear of mothers, fear of churches, we'll sing of the fear of dictators, of democrats, we'll sing of the fear of death and what's after death, then we'll die of fear, and fearful yellow flowers will sprout on our tombs.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1940 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Psychological, Political, Social Commentary
- Length: 118 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in a poetic form with a focus on rhythm and imagery.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential fears and the human condition.
- Psychological — The work delves into the psychological impact of fear on individuals and society.
- Political — The text references fear in the context of political entities such as dictators and democrats.
Tags
Psychology · Philosophy · Fear Studies · Human Emotions · International Perspectives · Symposium Proceedings · Brazilian Literature · Poetry · Essays · Critical Thinking · Emotional Intelligence · Mental Health