I Will Tell You by Pablo Neruda

Name: I Will Tell You
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem is a deeply personal and emotional exploration of the speaker's inner world. It delves into themes of love, desire, and the search for meaning and connection in a chaotic universe. The speaker's voice is characterized by its intense passion, sensuality, and lyricism, which creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy with the reader.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1973 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Autobiographical · 123 words

First lines

I will tell you that I lived in a city on a certain street called Capitán, that street was jammed with people, shoe shops, liquor stores, department stores filled with rubies.

You were not able to come or go, everywhere there were people eating or spitting or breathing, buying and selling clothes.

It all seemed to glitter, everything was glowing and everything resounded, enough to blind or deafen.

A long time has passed since this street, it's been a long time since I've heard anything,

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1973 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Autobiographical, Urban Literature, Philosophical
Length: 123 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Poetry — The work exhibits lyrical qualities, employing vivid imagery and emotional depth typical of poetry.
Literary Fiction — The narrative explores complex themes of memory and change, characteristic of literary fiction.
Autobiographical — The text reflects personal experiences and memories, suggesting autobiographical elements.
Urban Literature — The setting in a bustling city and the depiction of urban life align with urban literature themes.