Swipe of the Sword
The poem explores the tension between the individual's desire for freedom and the oppressive forces of society. It describes a world where people are trapped in their daily routines, suffocated by the monotony of life, and longing for a revolutionary change. The "swipe of the sword" is a metaphor for the violent and necessary act that would shatter the status quo and bring about transformation.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1945 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Philosophical Fiction · 246 words
First lines
We're even, brother, you got your revenge.
Down came the sword and off came my arm.
Here it is, dripping red.
My shoulder hurts, but upon it your justice gleams.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1945 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 246 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in a poetic style with a focus on imagery, metaphor, and emotional expression.
- Drama — The narrative involves intense emotional conflict and resolution between two characters, akin to dramatic literature.
- Philosophical Fiction — The themes explore deep philosophical questions about revenge, justice, and the nature of relationships.
- Psychological Fiction — The work delves into the psychological states and transformations of the characters.
Tags
Brazilian Literature · Poetry · Modernism · Experimental · Avant-Garde · Stream-of-Consciousness · Free Verse · Imagist · Surrealist · Existential Crisis · Urban Life · Alienation