Fragment Thirty-Six
The poem explores the speaker's emotional state, describing a sense of disconnection and isolation. The language is simple yet evocative, conveying a feeling of desolation. The speaker appears to be struggling with feelings of loneliness and disorientation.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Modernist · 644 words
First lines
I know not what to do: my mind is divided.
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Fragment Thirty-Six is listed on Textopian as a poem by Hilda Doolittle, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hilda Doolittle
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Modernist, Romantic, Psychological
- Length: 644 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm to convey its themes.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, focusing on the speaker's internal conflict and feelings.
- Modernist — The style reflects modernist characteristics, including fragmented structure and exploration of complex psychological states.
- Romantic — Themes of love and longing are central, with an emphasis on emotional intensity and personal experience.
Tags
Modernist poetry · Experimental poetry · Free verse · Stream-of-consciousness · Imagism · Symbolic language · Nature imagery · Mythological references · Feminine perspective · Psychoanalytic themes · Dreamlike narrative · Disjointed structure