A Thought by John Gould Fletcher
The poem explores the tension between reason and emotion, with a focus on the struggle to reconcile intellectual pursuits with personal feelings. It presents a critique of modern society's emphasis on rationality over emotional experience. The speaker reflects on the limitations of human knowledge and the futility of seeking answers through logic alone.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Lyrical, Philosophical · 24 words
First lines
A piece of paper ready to toss in the fire, Blackened, scrawled with fragments of an incomplete song: My soul.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyrical, Philosophical, Experimental
- Length: 24 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical quality and exploration of personal themes, typical of poetic expression.
- Lyrical — The fragmented and introspective nature of the text aligns with lyrical writing, focusing on emotions and personal reflection.
- Philosophical — The themes suggest a contemplation of existence and the self, indicative of philosophical inquiry.
- Experimental — The unconventional structure and form reflect an experimental approach to writing.
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Poetry · Symbolism · Imagery · Nature · Philosophy · Existentialism · Stream-of-consciousness · Free Verse · Modernism · American Literature · Southern Gothic · Regionalism