Never to Reach the Oblivious Dark
This work explores themes of mortality, loss and the human condition through a narrative that delves into the complexities of grief and the search for meaning in the face of existential crisis. The protagonist's journey is marked by a struggle to come to terms with the inevitability of death and the futility of seeking transcendence beyond the confines of life. The narrative is characterized by a sense of urgency, as the protagonist grapples with the weight of their own mortality and the impermanence of human experience. Through a rich tapestry of imagery and symbolism, the work probes the depths of human emotion, revealing a profound sense of melancholy and longing that underscores the fragility of life.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1947 · Genre: Poetry, Existential, Philosophical · 288 words
First lines
Never to reach the oblivious dark / And not to know / Any man's troubles nor your own- / Negatives impress negation,
Empty of light and find the darkness lit- / Never is nightmare, / Never flows out from the wound of sleep / Staining the broken brain / With knowledge that no use and nothing worth
Still's vain to argue after death; / No use to run your head against the wall / To find a sweet blankness in the blood and shell, / This pus runs deep.
There's poison in your red wine, drinker,
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Never to Reach the Oblivious Dark is listed on Textopian as a poem by Dylan Thomas, dated 1947 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Existential, Philosophical, Dark, Modernist
- Length: 288 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Existential — Themes of existentialism are evident through the exploration of meaninglessness, death, and the human condition.
- Philosophical — The text delves into philosophical questions about life, death, and the nature of existence.
- Dark — The tone and themes are dark, focusing on despair, negation, and the futility of life.
Tags
Poetic Fiction · Existential Crisis · Philosophical Themes · Psychological Insight · Literary Experimentation · Stream-of-Consciousness Style · Inner Turmoil · Self-Discovery · Mortality Awareness · Darkness and Light · Hope and Despair · Human Condition