Single Gentleman by Pablo Neruda

Name: Single Gentleman
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem explores the theme of love and its transformative power. It describes a romantic encounter between two people, focusing on the speaker's emotions and sensations. The poem conveys a sense of intimacy, vulnerability, and surrender, highlighting the ways in which love can alter one's perception of oneself and the world.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Romance · 347 words

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The homosexual young men and the amorous girls, and the long widows who suffer from delirious insomnia, and the young wives thirty hours pregnant, and the raucous cats that cross my garden in the dark, like a necklace of throbbing sexual oysters, they surround my solitary residence, like enemies established against my soul, like conspirators in nightclothes who had exchanged long thick kisses by command.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1954 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Romance, Surrealism, Contemporary
Length: 347 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Confusing

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Poetry — The work is written in a poetic style, characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth.
Literary Fiction — The narrative explores complex themes of love, desire, and human relationships, typical of literary fiction.
Romance — The text delves into romantic and sexual relationships, highlighting the intricacies of love and attraction.
Surrealism — The imagery and descriptions create a dreamlike quality, aligning with surrealist elements.