The Hunchback in the Park by Dylan Thomas
This work is a poem that explores themes of isolation and loneliness through the image of a hunchback sitting alone in a park. The poem's tone is melancholic and contemplative, with a focus on the emotional state of the protagonist rather than any specific narrative or plot development.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1946 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism · 346 words
First lines
The hunchback in the park / A solitary mister / Propped between trees and water / From the opening of the garden lock
That lets the trees and water enter / Until the Sunday sombre bell at dark / Eating bread from a newspaper / Drinking water from the chained cup / That the children filled with gravel
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem, utilizing verse, imagery, and metaphor.
- Modernist — The poem reflects modernist themes such as isolation and the complexity of human experience.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery, such as the hunchback and the park, conveys deeper meanings.
- Social Commentary — The poem comments on societal attitudes towards marginalized individuals.
Tags
Fiction · Novel · Literary Fiction · Social Commentary · Psychological Insight · Character Study · Coming of Age · Young Adult · Realism · Satire · Dark Humor · Morality Tale
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1946 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism, Social Commentary, Nature
- Length: 346 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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