Oblivion by Pablo Neruda (1950)
The poem explores the theme of forgetfulness and the speaker's desire to rid themselves of memories that haunt them. The speaker describes their past as a burden they want to shed, using imagery and metaphor to convey the weight of their memories. They express a sense of disconnection from their past and a longing for oblivion, seeking to escape the pain and sorrow that lingers in their mind.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1950 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism · 232 words
First lines
All of love in a goblet as wide as the earth, all of love with stars and thorns
I gave you, but you walked with little feet, with dirty heels upon the fire, putting it out.
Ah great love, small beloved!
I did not stop in the struggle.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1950 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism, Existentialism, Lyricism
- Length: 232 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a lyrical expression of love and emotion, characteristic of Neruda's poetic style.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, longing, and personal connection align with the ideals of Romantic literature.
- Modernism — The innovative use of imagery and emotional depth reflects modernist tendencies in literature.
- Existentialism — The exploration of personal struggle and the search for meaning in relationships suggests existential themes.
Tags
Poetry · Latin American Literature · Chilean Poetry · Love Poems · Passionate · Intense Emotions · Nature Imagery · Symbolism · Metaphorical Language · Free Verse · Lyrical · Contemplative
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