Ercilla by Pablo Neruda (1960)
The poem is a tribute to the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, who was assassinated by fascist forces during the Spanish Civil War. It expresses outrage and grief at the senseless murder of an innocent man, and condemns the brutal violence of war. The speaker invokes the spirit of Lorca, urging him to rise from his grave and bear witness to the atrocities committed against him and others like him.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1960 · Genre: Poetry, Epic, Historical Fiction · 186 words
First lines
Stones of Arauco and unleashed fluvial roses, territories of roots engage the man arrived from Spain.
They attack his armor with gigantic lichens.
The fern's shadows invade his sword.
Primal ivy puts blue hands on the planet's newly arrived silence.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1960 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Epic, Historical Fiction, Nature Writing, Philosophical
- Length: 186 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical language, imagery, and emotional depth, typical of poetic expression.
- Epic — The narrative reflects grand themes of conquest and human struggle, aligning with the conventions of epic literature.
- Historical Fiction — The text engages with historical events and figures, particularly the Spanish conquest of indigenous territories.
- Nature Writing — The vivid descriptions of the natural environment and its interplay with human experience highlight themes of nature.
Tags
Chilean Literature · Poetry · Epic Poem · Historical Fiction · Spanish Language · 16th Century · Conquest of Chile · Warfare · Colonialism · Indigenous Peoples · Imperialism · Heroic Narrative
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- Ah Vastness of Pines (1975)
- The Morning Is Full (1954)
- So That You Will Hear Me (1976)
- I Remember You As You Were (1952)
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