The square arrives at the crystal tipping
The poem explores the theme of love and its transformative power. It describes a romantic encounter between two people, using sensual language to convey the intensity of their emotions. The speaker's voice is characterized by a sense of urgency and passion, emphasizing the all-consuming nature of their desire. Through the use of metaphor and imagery, the poem creates a vivid picture of the lovers' world, where time stands still and the only reality is their love for each other.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1971 · Genre: Poetry, Surrealism, Philosophical · 90 words
First lines
The square arrives at the crystal tipping over from its symmetry: whoever swings open the doors of the earth finds in the darkness, clear and complete, the light of this lucid system.
The salt cube, the triangular fingers of quartz: the aligned water of diamonds: the network of sulfur and its gothic glory: the multiplication of rectangles inside the kernel of amethyst: all this I found under the earth: buried geometry: school of salt: formula of fire.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1971 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Surrealism, Philosophical, Symbolism, Nature Writing
- Length: 90 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work exhibits lyrical language, imagery, and metaphor typical of poetry.
- Surrealism — The text presents dream-like imagery and abstract concepts, characteristic of surrealist literature.
- Philosophical — The exploration of themes such as existence, nature, and perception aligns with philosophical literature.
- Symbolism — The use of symbols like 'square', 'crystal', and 'earth' conveys deeper meanings, fitting the symbolism genre.
Tags
Surrealism · Poetry · Latin American Literature · Experimental Fiction · Avant-Garde · Dreamlike Narrative · Symbolic Imagery · Abstract Concepts · Philosophical Themes · Existential Crisis · Psychological Insight · Stream-of-Consciousness
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