Sonnet of Missing Hope
The sonnet explores the theme of lost hope and disillusionment. The speaker describes a world where dreams have vanished, leaving only despair and desperation. The tone is melancholic and nostalgic, with the speaker yearning for a time when hope was still possible. The poem's structure and rhythm reinforce the sense of longing and sadness, creating a somber and introspective atmosphere.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Existentialism, Modernism · 99 words
First lines
I missed the streetcar and am missing hope.
Downhearted, I head home.
The street is useless, and no car would run me over.
I'll climb the slow slope where the paths all come together.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Existentialism, Modernism, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 99 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a sonnet, a traditional poetic form.
- Existentialism — Themes of despair, meaninglessness, and introspection are central.
- Modernism — The writing style and themes reflect modernist concerns with alienation and fragmented reality.
- Philosophical Fiction — The narrative explores deep philosophical questions about existence and purpose.
Tags
Melancholy · Nostalgia · Longing · Loss · Hopelessness · Despair · Sorrow · Pessimism · Brazilian Literature · Modernist Poetry · Symbolism · Imagery