A Saint about to Fall by Dylan Thomas
The narrative revolves around a young priest struggling with his faith and identity amidst the backdrop of a decaying community and societal upheaval. His spiritual crisis deepens as he grapples with the consequences of his own actions, leading to a confrontation with the harsh realities of human nature and the decline of traditional values.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1944 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Modernist · 518 words
First lines
A saint about to fall, / The stained flats of heaven hit and razed / To the kissed kite hems of his shawl, / On the last street wave praised
The unwinding, song by rock, / Of the woven wall / Of his father's house in the sands, / The vanishing of the musical ship-work and the chucked bells, / The wound-down cough of the blood-counting clock
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Modernist, Symbolism, Surrealism
- Length: 518 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Religious — Themes of divinity, heaven, and religious imagery are prevalent throughout the text.
- Modernist — The writing style is characterized by complex imagery, abstract themes, and a departure from traditional narrative forms.
- Symbolism — The text employs symbolic language and imagery to convey deeper meanings and themes.
Tags
Poetic Fiction · Literary Novel · Psychological Drama · Coming-of-Age Story · Family Secrets · Small-Town Life · Morality Play · Character Study · Social Commentary · Moral Ambiguity · Existential Crisis · Inner Turmoil