Verses on the Brink of Evening
The poem collection explores the poet's introspection and self-awareness, delving into themes of aging, mortality, and the fleeting nature of life. The verses convey a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, as the speaker reflects on past experiences and lost opportunities. Through lyrical language and imagery, the poet conveys the tension between the desire for permanence and the inevitability of change and decay.
By Carlos Drummond de Andrade · First published 1945 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical Literature, Autobiographical Fiction · 515 words
First lines
I feel time's heavy hand weigh down on me. Wrinkles, bad teeth, baldness. A greater acceptance of everything, and the fear of new discoveries.
Will I write sonnets that they call "mature"? Will I convey an illusion of calm? Will I always be nutty? Always a liar? Will I mock the world? Believe in myths? For a long time I've felt the old man in me.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Carlos Drummond de Andrade
- Date: 1945 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical Literature, Autobiographical Fiction, Modernist Literature, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 515 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in a poetic form, focusing on lyrical expression and introspection.
- Philosophical Literature — The themes revolve around existential questions, the passage of time, and the nature of memory.
- Autobiographical Fiction — The narrative voice reflects personal experiences and emotions, suggesting a semi-autobiographical approach.
- Modernist Literature — The writing style includes stream-of-consciousness and fragmented thoughts, characteristic of modernist literature.
Tags
Brazilian Literature · Poetry · Modernism · 20th Century · Latin American Poetry · Lyrical Poetry · Contemplative · Philosophical · Existential Crisis · Mortality · Aging · Nostalgia