Bombardment/Curse by Pablo Neruda
The poem explores the theme of a destructive and violent act, specifically a bombing, and its aftermath. It describes the devastating effects on the natural world, human life, and the emotional toll it takes on individuals. The speaker expresses outrage, grief, and a sense of helplessness in the face of such destruction.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1974 · Genre: Poetry, Political Literature, Surrealism · 222 words
First lines
Tomorrow, today, in your steps a silence, an astonishment of hopes like a major air: a light, a moon, a worn-out moon, a moon from hand to hand, from bell to bell!
Natal mother, fist of hardened oats, dry and bloody planet of heroes!
Who? by roads, who, who, who? in shadows, in blood, who? in a flash, who, who? Ashes fall, fall, iron and stone and death and weeping and flames, who, who, mother, who, where?
Furrowed motherland, I swear that in your ashes you will be born like a flower of eternal water,
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1974 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Political Literature, Surrealism, Social Commentary, Existentialism
- Length: 222 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of poetry.
- Political Literature — The themes of oppression, struggle, and historical context suggest a strong political undertone.
- Surrealism — The imagery and abstract concepts reflect surrealist influences in the writing style.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal issues and historical injustices, aligning it with social commentary.
Tags
Poetry · Chilean Literature · Latin American Poetry · War · Politics · Social Commentary · History · Revolution · Violence · Rebellion · Freedom · Oppression
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