Ears in the Turrets Hear
The narrative revolves around a young boy's encounter with an old man who has been imprisoned for many years. The story explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the human condition through their conversations.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1946 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism · 260 words
First lines
Ears in the turrets hear Hands grumble on the door, Eyes in the gables see The fingers at the locks.
Shall I unbolt or stay Alone till the day I die Unseen by stranger-eyes In this white house?
Hands, hold you poison or grapes?
Beyond this island bound By a thin sea of flesh And a bone coast, The land lies out of sound And the hills out of mind.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1946 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism, Psychological, Philosophical
- Length: 260 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and repetition.
- Modernist — The themes of isolation, existential choice, and ambiguity align with modernist literary characteristics.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic elements like 'poison or grapes' and 'island' suggests deeper meanings beyond the literal text.
- Psychological — The internal conflict and exploration of the speaker's mind reflect psychological themes.
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Poetry · Narrative · Stream-of-consciousness · Modernism · Experimental · Imagery-rich · Symbolic · Dreamlike · Psychological · Philosophical · Existential · Autobiographical