To Envy by Pablo Neruda (1970)
The poem explores the theme of envy and its destructive power. It describes how envy can consume a person, making them feel inferior and resentful towards others who have what they desire. The speaker expresses their own feelings of inadequacy and frustration, revealing how envy can lead to self-destruction.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1970 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Philosophical Literature · 1,235 words
First lines
I plucked the envious ones, one by one, from my shirt, from my skin.
I saw them all around me every day.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Pablo Neruda
- Date: 1970 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Philosophical Literature, Contemporary Literature, Symbolism
- Length: 1,235 words
- Structure: 1 section, 40 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in a poetic form, utilizing imagery, metaphor, and lyrical language to explore complex emotions.
- Literary Fiction — The text delves into deep themes of envy, existence, and human emotion, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Philosophical Literature — The exploration of existential themes and the nature of human feelings aligns with philosophical literature.
- Contemporary Literature — The style and themes reflect contemporary concerns and sensibilities in literature.
Tags
Poetry · Love · Longing · Desire · Envy · Jealousy · Passion · Intimacy · Sensuality · Eroticism · Romance · Relationships
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