Horses by Pablo Neruda (1958)
The poem explores the theme of love and desire through the metaphor of horses. The speaker describes their lover's body as a horse, emphasizing its beauty, strength, and freedom. The poem also touches on the idea of possession and control in relationships, as the speaker seeks to tame and dominate the beloved.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1958 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Imagism · 266 words
First lines
From the window I saw the horses.
I was in Berlin, in winter. The light was without light, the sky skyless.
The air white like a moistened loaf.
From my window, I could see a deserted arena, a circle bitten out by the teeth of winter.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1958 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Imagism, Symbolism, Contemporary Literature
- Length: 266 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in a lyrical style, employing vivid imagery and emotional depth typical of poetry.
- Nature Writing — The text focuses on the beauty and presence of horses in a winter landscape, emphasizing the connection between nature and emotion.
- Imagism — The use of precise visual imagery and sensory details aligns with the principles of Imagism, capturing moments in a striking manner.
- Symbolism — Horses symbolize freedom, vitality, and beauty, representing deeper themes of life and existence.
Tags
Poetry · Latin American Literature · Chilean Poetry · Nature · Animals · Imagery · Symbolism · Free Verse · Lyrical · Contemplative · Meditative · Simple Language
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- I Remember You As You Were (1952)
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