Out of the Sighs by Dylan Thomas
The narrative revolves around a young boy's journey through adolescence and his struggles with identity, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The story explores themes of guilt, shame, and redemption in the context of a small community where everyone knows each other's secrets. Through the protagonist's experiences, the novel examines the blurred lines between right and wrong, and the consequences of one's actions on oneself and others.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1946 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Philosophical · 296 words
First lines
Out of the sighs a little comes, But not of grief, for I have knocked down that Before the agony; the spirit grows, Forgets, and cries;
A little comes, is tasted and found good; All could not disappoint; There must, be praised, some certainty, If not of loving well, then not, And that is true after perpetual defeat.
After such fighting as the weakest know, There's more than dying; Lose the great pains or stuff the wound, He'll ache too long Through no regret of leaving woman waiting
For her soldier stained with spilt words That spill such acrid blood.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1946 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Philosophical, Psychological
- Length: 296 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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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 of existential reflection and the complexity of human emotion align with modernist literary characteristics.
- Philosophical — The text explores deep philosophical questions about life, suffering, and the human condition.
- Psychological — The work delves into the inner workings of the mind, exploring themes of regret, memory, and emotional struggle.
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Poetry · Autobiographical · Memoir · Literary Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Nostalgia · Family Dynamics · Childhood Memories · Wales · Welsh Culture · Language · Identity