Not from this Anger by Dylan Thomas
The narrative explores the complexities of human emotions and relationships through a non-linear structure. It delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The protagonist's inner turmoil and struggles with identity are central to the story.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1949 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism · 137 words
First lines
Not from this anger, anticlimax after Refusal struck her loin and the lame flower Bent like a beast to lap the singular floods In a land strapped by hunger
Shall she receive a bellyful of weeds And bear those tendril hands I touch across The agonized, two seas.
Behind my head a square of sky sags over The circular smile tossed from lover to lover
And the golden ball spins out of the skies; Not from this anger after Refusal struck like a bell under water Shall her smile breed that mouth, behind the mirror, That burns along my eyes.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1949 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism, Surrealism
- Length: 137 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as metaphor, imagery, and rhythm.
- Modernist — The themes and style reflect modernist characteristics, including ambiguity, introspection, and a break from traditional forms.
- Symbolism — The text employs symbolic language and imagery to convey deeper meanings and emotions.
- Surrealism — The work contains surreal elements, blending reality with dream-like scenarios and abstract concepts.
Tags
Poetry · Anger · Emotions · Humanity · Society · Critique · Satire · Darkness · Existentialism · Philosophy · Psychology · Mortality