Letter on the Road by Pablo Neruda
The poem is a collection of epistolary poems written during a journey from France to Chile. It explores themes of love, politics, and identity through the poet's personal experiences and observations. The speaker reflects on their past, relationships, and sense of belonging, while also commenting on the social and political climate of the time.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1964 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic Literature, Political Literature · 1,001 words
First lines
Farewell, but you will be with me, you will go within a drop of blood circulating in my veins or outside, a kiss that burns my face or a belt of fire at my waist.
My sweet, accept the great love that came out of my life and that in you found no territory like the explorer lost in the isles of bread and honey.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1964 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic Literature, Political Literature, Epistolary Literature, Existential Literature
- Length: 1,001 words
- Structure: 1 section, 38 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in a lyrical style, employing rich imagery and emotional depth typical of poetry.
- Romantic Literature — The central theme revolves around love, longing, and emotional connection, characteristic of romantic literature.
- Political Literature — The text reflects themes of struggle, fighting for one's land, and social justice, indicating a political dimension.
- Epistolary Literature — The format of the work is a letter, which aligns with the epistolary genre.
Tags
Poetry · Travelogue · Epistolary · Autobiographical · Latin American Literature · Chilean Literature · 20th Century · Modernist · Free Verse · Lyrical · Personal Narrative · Reflective
More by Pablo Neruda
- Body of a Woman (1959)
- The Light Wraps You (1954)
- Ah Vastness of Pines (1975)
- The Morning Is Full (1954)
- So That You Will Hear Me (1976)
- I Remember You As You Were (1952)
- Leaning Into The Afternoons Leaning into the afternoons I cast my sad nets towards your oceanic eyes (1954)
- White Bee (1974)
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