The Fickle One by Pablo Neruda
The poem explores the theme of unrequited love and the pain it causes. The speaker describes a past lover who has moved on, leaving them with memories and longing. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with vivid imagery used to convey the intensity of the emotions.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1954 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Surrealism · 179 words
First lines
My eyes went away from me following a dark girl who went by.
She was made of black mother-of-pearl, made of dark purple grapes, and she lashed my blood with her tail of fire.
After them all
I go.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Surrealism, Modernism, Lyrical
- Length: 179 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 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 poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, desire, and the beauty of the beloved are central to the text.
- Surrealism — Imagery and metaphors create a dream-like quality, aligning with surrealist elements.
- Modernism — The innovative use of language and form reflects modernist tendencies.
Tags
Love · Poetry · Chilean Literature · Latin American · Romantic · Melancholic · Introspective · Emotional · Passionate · Turmoil · Longing · Desire
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