Multitudinous Heart
The poem explores the contradictions and complexities of human nature, juxtaposing the individual's inner world with the external reality. It delves into themes of identity, morality, and the search for meaning in a seemingly chaotic universe. The speaker's voice oscillates between introspection and social commentary, critiquing the superficiality of modern life while yearning for authenticity and connection.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1930 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist Literature, Brazilian Literature · 192 words
First lines
It happened in Rio.
I was walking on the Avenida close to midnight.
Breasts were bouncing amid lights flashing countless stars.
The promise of the sea and the jungle of streetcars tempered the heat that wafted in the wind and the wind came from Minas Gerais.
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Multitudinous Heart is listed on Textopian as a poem by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, dated 1930 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist Literature, Brazilian Literature, Psychological Fiction, Urban Literature
- Length: 192 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, focusing on emotions and personal reflections.
- Modernist Literature — The themes and style reflect modernist concerns with urban life, existential angst, and a fragmented narrative.
- Brazilian Literature — The setting, cultural references, and language are deeply rooted in Brazilian context and identity.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the inner thoughts and emotional states of the protagonist, exploring themes of ennui and existential despair.
Tags
Brazilian Literature · Poetry · Modernism · Experimental · Avant-Garde · Stream-of-Consciousness · Free Verse · Lyrical · Introspective · Philosophical · Psychological Insight · Emotional Depth