To-Day, this Hour I Breathe
"To-Day, this Hour I Breathe" is a collection of poems by Dylan Thomas that explores themes of mortality, love, and the human experience. The book includes some of his most famous works such as "Do not go gentle into that good night" and "Fern Hill".
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism · 219 words
First lines
To-day, this hour I breathe In symbols, be they so light, of tongue and air, The now I have space And time that is already half
More than that I tell you in, I have divided Sense into sight and trust.
The certain is a fable.
Oh, iron bird, you are not credited
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To-Day, this Hour I Breathe is listed on Textopian as a poem by Dylan Thomas, dated 1934 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Symbolism, Philosophical, Experimental
- Length: 219 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing symbolic language and imagery typical of poetry.
- Modernist — The themes of existential reflection and abstract expression align with modernist literary characteristics.
- Symbolism — The use of symbols and metaphorical language is prominent throughout the text.
- Philosophical — The text explores philosophical themes such as the nature of existence and perception.
Tags
poetry · existence · time · breath · life · nature · introspection · emotion · transience · identity · philosophy · spirituality