Men XIV by Pablo Neruda (1957)
The poem explores the theme of love and desire through a series of sensual and intimate descriptions. It delves into the speaker's longing for physical connection with their beloved, using metaphors and vivid imagery to convey the intensity of their emotions. The poem also touches on the idea of the fleeting nature of human connections, highlighting the impermanence of relationships.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1957 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Philosophical · 97 words
First lines
Such a long, long way we have to go, even farther from the stone masks standing erect, in utter silence, and we'll go wrapped in their pride, in their distance.
What brought us to the island?
It won't be the smile of flowering men, or the crackling waist of lovely Ataroa, or the boys on horseback, with their rude eyes, that we'll take home with us: just an oceanic emptiness, a poor question with a thousand answers on contemptuous lips.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Philosophical, Romanticism, Surrealism
- Length: 97 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical style and use of metaphor, typical of Neruda's poetic expression.
- Literary Fiction — The themes explored, such as existential contemplation and human experience, align with the characteristics of literary fiction.
- Philosophical — The text delves into deep questions about existence and identity, reflecting philosophical themes.
- Romanticism — The emotional depth and focus on nature and human experience resonate with romantic literary traditions.
Tags
Poetry · Love · Passion · Desire · Sensuality · Intimacy · Eroticism · Latin American Literature · Chilean Poetry · Free Verse · Lyrical · Emotional
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