The Infernal Powers
The poem explores the struggle between good and evil, with the speaker describing a world where infernal powers dominate, corrupting humanity and destroying innocence. The tone is one of despair and disillusionment, with the speaker lamenting the loss of moral values and the rise of darkness. Through vivid imagery and symbolism, the poet conveys a sense of chaos and destruction, suggesting that humanity is powerless against the forces of evil.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1959 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 124 words
First lines
My love flickers inside the marrow, while on the surface it has its night.
It opens its fair when darkness falls.
It's all hunger yet shuns gluttony.
Its scales of bile can't be removed, and in its gnashing there's no prayer.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1959 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Psychological, Metaphysical
- Length: 124 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in a poetic form with a focus on lyrical expression and imagery.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love and its complexities.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep existential themes and the nature of love and existence.
- Psychological — The narrative delves into the inner workings of the mind and emotions.
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Brazilian Literature · Poetry · Modernism · Experimental · Avant-Garde · Surrealism · Philosophical · Psychological Insight · Existential Crisis · Urban Landscape · Alienation · Disillusionment