The poem explores the tension between the individual's desire for autonomy and freedom, and the oppressive forces of societal expectations and conventions. It delves into the human experience of feeling suffocated by the demands of modern life, longing for a simpler, more authentic existence. The speaker yearns to break free from the shackles of urbanization, seeking a more primal connection with nature and themselves.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1945 · Genre: Existentialism, Philosophical Fiction, Literary Fiction