The Star by Pablo Neruda (1942)
The poem explores the theme of love and its connection to nature. It describes a romantic encounter between two people under the light of a star, using imagery and symbolism to convey the intensity and beauty of their emotions. The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of human connections and the eternal quality of the natural world.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1942 · Genre: Poetry, Existentialism, Romanticism · 89 words
First lines
Well, I never went back, I no longer suffer from not going back, the sand willed it and as part wave and part channel, syllable of salt, leech of water,
I, sovereign, slave of the coast surrendered, chained to my rock.
There is no freedom anymore for us who are fragments of the mystery, there is no way out for returning to oneself, to the stone of oneself, no other stars remain except the sea.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1942 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Existentialism, Romanticism, Surrealism, Philosophical
- Length: 89 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is characterized by its lyrical and expressive language, typical of Neruda's poetic style.
- Existentialism — Themes of identity, freedom, and the human condition are explored, reflecting existentialist concerns.
- Romanticism — The emotional depth and connection to nature align with romantic ideals.
- Surrealism — Imagery and abstract concepts suggest a surrealist influence in the exploration of reality.
Tags
Love · Poetry · Romantic · Intimate · Nature · Celestial · Desire · Longing · Beauty · Sensuality · Imagery · Symbolism
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