The Long Day Called Thursday
The poem explores the theme of love and its connection to nature. It describes a romantic encounter between two people on a Thursday, which is portrayed as a day that stands out from the rest of the week. The speaker's emotions are intense and passionate, and they use natural imagery to express their feelings.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1962 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Surrealism · 692 words
First lines
Hardly had I wakened than I recognized the day. It was yesterday, it was yesterday with another name, a friend I thought was lost who came back to surprise me.
Thursday, I told it, wait for me.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1962 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Surrealism, Existentialism, Philosophical Fiction
- Length: 692 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs lyrical language and explores deep emotional and existential themes, characteristic of poetry.
- Literary Fiction — The narrative delves into the complexities of human experience and perception, typical of literary fiction.
- Surrealism — The dream-like quality and exploration of time and identity align with surrealist themes.
- Existentialism — The themes of existence, identity, and the passage of time reflect existentialist philosophy.
Tags
Poetry · Chilean Literature · Latin American Poetry · Modernist Poetry · Free Verse · Stream-of-Consciousness · Experimental Writing · Autobiographical Elements · Historical Context · Political Commentary · Social Critique · Personal Reflections
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