Body of a Woman by Pablo Neruda
The poem is a sensual and intimate description of the beloved's body, exploring its curves, contours, and textures. It expresses a deep longing and desire for physical connection, using metaphors and imagery to convey the speaker's emotions. The tone is passionate, erotic, and celebratory, evoking a sense of reverence and awe towards the female form.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1959 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Surrealism · 179 words
First lines
Body of a woman, white hills, white thighs, you look like a world, lying in surrender.
My rough peasant's body digs into you and makes the son leap from the depth of the earth.
I was alone like a tunnel. The birds fled from me, and night swamped me with its crushing invasion.
To survive myself I forged you like a weapon, like an arrow in my bow, a stone in my sling.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1959 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Surrealism, Lyrical, Existentialism
- Length: 179 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rich imagery and emotional depth typical of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, desire, and the celebration of the female form align with Romantic ideals.
- Surrealism — The vivid and dreamlike imagery reflects surrealist influences, blurring reality and emotion.
- Lyrical — The personal and expressive nature of the text emphasizes the speaker's emotions and experiences.
Tags
Sensual · Erotic · Love Poem · Feminine Beauty · Appreciation · Admiration · Desire · Intimacy · Passion · Romantic · Tender · Lyrical
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- The Light Wraps You (1954)
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- The Morning Is Full (1954)
- So That You Will Hear Me (1976)
- I Remember You As You Were (1952)
- Leaning Into The Afternoons Leaning into the afternoons I cast my sad nets towards your oceanic eyes (1954)
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