Seven-Sided Poem
The poem explores the speaker's inner world, oscillating between reason and emotion, order and chaos. It delves into the human condition, probing the contradictions and complexities of existence. The seven-sided shape represents the fragmented self, with each side reflecting a different aspect of the individual.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1930 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Philosophical · 202 words
First lines
When I was born, one of those twisted angels who live in the shadows said: "Carlos, get ready to be a misfit in life!"
The houses watch the men who chase after women.
If desire weren't so rampant, the afternoon might be blue.
The passing streetcars full of legs: white and black and yellow legs.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Philosophical, Autobiographical, Social Commentary
- Length: 202 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in a poetic form with a focus on lyrical expression and imagery.
- Modernist — The themes and style reflect modernist concerns with alienation, existentialism, and introspection.
- Philosophical — The text explores deep questions about existence, identity, and the human condition.
- Autobiographical — The narrative voice and personal reflections suggest elements of the author's own life and experiences.
Tags
Brazilian Literature · Modernist Poetry · Experimental Writing · Lyrical Poetry · Free Verse · Stream-of-Consciousness · Imagery Rich · Symbolism · Metaphorical Language · Philosophical Themes · Existential Crisis · Urban Alienation