The Flag by Pablo Neruda (1934)

The poem explores the theme of national identity and the struggle for independence through the symbol of a flag. It describes the creation of a flag, its significance, and its role in inspiring people to fight for their freedom. The poem also touches on the idea that a nation's identity is not just defined by its flag but by the collective efforts and struggles of its people.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Political Literature, Romanticism · 135 words

First lines

Stand up with me.

No one would like more than I to stay on the pillow where your eyelids try to shut out the world for me.

There too I would like to let my blood sleep surrounding your sweetness.

But stand up, you, stand up, but stand up with me and let us go off together to fight face to face against the devil's webs, against the system that distributes hunger, against organized misery.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Pablo Neruda
• Date: 1934 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Political Literature, Romanticism, Social Commentary, Inspirational Literature
• Length: 135 words
• Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Poetry — The work is written in a lyrical style, characteristic of poetry, focusing on emotional expression and imagery.
• Political Literature — The themes address social justice, struggle against oppression, and collective action, aligning with political literature.
• Romanticism — The work expresses deep emotional connections and idealized relationships, typical of romantic literature.
• Social Commentary — The text critiques societal issues such as hunger and organized misery, fitting the genre of social commentary.

Tags

Poetry · Chilean Literature · Latin American Poetry · Political Activism · Social Justice · Revolutionary Ideals · National Identity · Patriotism · Symbolism · Imagery · Free Verse · Lyrical Language

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