Gold by Pablo Neruda (1958)

Name: Gold
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem explores the theme of love and its transformative power. It describes a romantic relationship where the speaker's lover is compared to gold, emphasizing their beauty, value, and ability to enrich the speaker's life. The poem also touches on the idea that love can be both exhilarating and painful, using imagery and metaphor to convey the intensity of emotions involved.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1958 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Philosophical · 170 words

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Gold had that day of purity.

Before plunging its structure again into the dirty debut that awaits it, recently arrived, recently extracted from the solemn statue of the earth, it was purged by fire, enveloped by man's sweat and hands.

There the gold's people said goodbye.

And their contact was earthy, pure as the gray mother of emerald.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1958 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Philosophical, Symbolism, Nature Writing
Length: 170 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical style, rich imagery, and emotional depth typical of poetry.
Literary Fiction — The themes of humanity, nature, and the relationship between man and gold reflect the complexities of human experience, aligning with literary fiction.
Philosophical — The exploration of existence, value, and the human condition suggests philosophical underpinnings.
Symbolism — Gold serves as a symbol for various themes such as purity, wealth, and human struggle, indicative of symbolic literature.