Residue
The poem explores the theme of disillusionment and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. The speaker describes a sense of emptiness and desolation, feeling like they are wandering through a barren landscape without direction or purpose. They reflect on their past, remembering moments of joy and beauty, but these memories only serve to highlight the bleakness of their current existence. The poem also touches on the idea that even the most profound experiences can be reduced to mere residue, leaving the speaker feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from the world around them.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1945 · Genre: Poetry, Existentialism, Modernism · 478 words
First lines
A little of everything remained.
Of my fear. Of your disgust.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1945 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Existentialism, Modernism, Philosophical Literature, Surrealism
- Length: 478 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in a poetic form, with a focus on imagery, rhythm, and emotional expression.
- Existentialism — Themes of existence, memory, and the remnants of life are central to the work.
- Modernism — The writing style and thematic exploration reflect modernist concerns with fragmentation and the search for meaning.
- Philosophical Literature — The text delves into philosophical questions about what remains of human experience and identity.
Tags
Brazilian Literature · Poetry · Modernism · Experimental · Stream-of-Consciousness · Free Verse · Lyrical · Introspective · Philosophical · Existential Crisis · Urban Life · Alienation