The Fugitive (1948) by Pablo Neruda
The poem is a lament for the fallen soldiers of the Spanish Republic, and it expresses the poet's grief, anger, and sense of loss. It also conveys the idea that those who died in battle will be remembered and their sacrifice will not be in vain. The poem explores themes of war, death, memory, and the struggle for freedom and justice.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1948 · Genre: Poetry, Existentialism, Literary Fiction · 396 words
First lines
Through the dead of night, through my entire life, from tear to paper, from clothes to clothes,
I paced these trying days.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1948 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Existentialism, Literary Fiction, Surrealism, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 396 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in a lyrical style, employing rich imagery and emotional depth typical of poetry.
- Existentialism — The themes explore identity, isolation, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world, characteristic of existentialist literature.
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development and introspection, aligning with the conventions of literary fiction.
- Surrealism — The dream-like quality and abstract imagery suggest elements of surrealism.
Tags
Poetry · Chilean Literature · Latin American Poetry · Political Activism · Social Justice · Love Poems · Elegy · Exile · Persecution · Resistance · Freedom Fighter · Communist Ideology
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- Ah Vastness of Pines (1975)
- The Morning Is Full (1954)
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- I Remember You As You Were (1952)
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