The Resurrected Woman
The poem explores the theme of love and desire through the resurrection of a woman from the earth. The speaker describes the woman's emergence from the ground, her beauty, and his own desire for her. The poem also touches on the idea of transformation and rebirth, as the woman is resurrected from the earth to become a symbol of love and passion.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1952 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Surrealism · 58 words
First lines
In the tomb or sea or earth, battalion or window, let us return to the ray of your unfaithful beauty.
Call your body, seek your broken form.
Once again be the guiding statue on the ship's prow.
(And the lover in his tomb will tremble like a river.)
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1952 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Surrealism, Existentialism, Symbolism
- Length: 58 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 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 Neruda's poetic style.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and longing are central, reflecting the emotional depth found in romantic literature.
- Surrealism — Imagery and metaphors create a dream-like quality, aligning with surrealist elements.
- Existentialism — Exploration of identity and existence is present, questioning the nature of being and loss.
Tags
Poetry · Love · Death · Resurrection · Femininity · Memory · Longing · Loss · Grief · Mourning · Elegy · Lyrical
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- The Light Wraps You (1954)
- Ah Vastness of Pines (1975)
- The Morning Is Full (1954)
- So That You Will Hear Me (1976)
- I Remember You As You Were (1952)
- Leaning Into The Afternoons Leaning into the afternoons I cast my sad nets towards your oceanic eyes (1954)
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