Cold tower of the world by Pablo Neruda
The poem is a lamentation of the loss of innocence and the disillusionment with the modern world. It describes a sense of disconnection between the individual and society, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The speaker feels like they are living in a cold, dark tower, isolated from others and unable to connect with the world around them.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1950 · Genre: Poetry, Surrealism, Existentialism · 131 words
First lines
Cold tower of the world, volcano, finger of snow that followed me through all I did: the topmast high above my ship and yet O stunned spring, intermittent traveler, in the spider's nest of Buenos Aires, far from where I grew up, where I became me, in Katiabar, in Sandokán, in Prague, in Mollendo, in Toledo, in Guayaquil, with my volcano on my back, with my snow, with southern fire and calcified night, with volcanic tongues, with slow lava devouring the star.
Igneous debtor, companion of snow, where I went with me
I went with you, tower of the secret icehouses, factory of the patriarchal flames.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1950 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Surrealism, Existentialism, Romanticism, Modernism
- Length: 131 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of Neruda's poetic style.
- Surrealism — The imagery and themes reflect surrealistic elements, blending reality with dream-like visions.
- Existentialism — The exploration of identity and existence is central to the themes presented in the text.
- Romanticism — The emotional depth and connection to nature align with romantic literary traditions.
Tags
Poetry · Chilean Literature · Latin American Poetry · Love Poems · Nature Imagery · Symbolism · Metaphor · Free Verse · Lyrical · Contemplative · Introspective · Emotional
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