Planet by Pablo Neruda (1968)
The poem explores the speaker's connection to nature and their sense of disconnection from humanity. It describes a journey through a desolate landscape, where the speaker feels a deep sense of loneliness and isolation. The poem also touches on themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1968 · Genre: Poetry, Surrealism, Philosophical · 64 words
First lines
Are there stones of water on the moon?
Are there waters of gold?
What color is autumn?
Do the days run into one another until like a shock of hair they all unravel? How much falls
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1968 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Surrealism, Philosophical, Nature Writing, Speculative Fiction
- Length: 64 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of Neruda's poetic style.
- Surrealism — The imagery and questions posed reflect surrealist themes, exploring the subconscious and the absurd.
- Philosophical — The text raises existential questions about existence, nature, and the universe, indicative of philosophical inquiry.
- Nature Writing — The references to natural elements and celestial bodies suggest a focus on the relationship between humanity and nature.
Tags
Poetry · Latin American Literature · Chilean Poetry · 20th Century Poetry · Nature · Environment · Ecology · Imagery · Symbolism · Free Verse · Lyrical · Contemplative
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