From Above (1942) by Pablo Neruda
The poem is a lamentation of the loss of innocence and the brutal awakening to the harsh realities of life. It describes the poet's disillusionment with the world and its injustices, as well as the struggle to find one's place within it. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with vivid imagery and symbolism used to convey the sense of despair and disconnection.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1942 · Genre: Poetry, Surrealism, Modernism · 87 words
First lines
The journey's end, the indefinable air, the moon of craters, dry moon poured upon scars, the torn tunic's calcareous hole, frozen veins of foliage, the panic of quartz, wheat, the dawn, keys spread out in secret rocks, the terrifying line of the dismembered South, sulphate asleep in its stature of long geography, and turquoise dispositions rotating round the extinguished light, the incessantly blossoming pungent bouquet, the spacious night of density.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1942 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Surrealism, Modernism, Nature Writing, Philosophical
- Length: 87 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of poetry.
- Surrealism — The imagery and themes reflect surrealist elements, presenting dream-like and abstract concepts.
- Modernism — The style and themes align with modernist literature, focusing on new forms and perspectives.
- Nature Writing — The text explores natural imagery and landscapes, emphasizing the relationship between humanity and nature.
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Poetry · Chilean Literature · Latin American Poetry · War Poetry · Anti-Fascist · Political Commentary · Social Justice · Human Rights · Historical Context · World War II · Avant-Garde · Experimental Writing
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