To Miguel Hernández, Murdered in the Prisons of

Name: To Miguel Hernández, Murdered in the Prisons of Spain
Author: Pablo Neruda

The poem is a tribute to Miguel Hernández, a Spanish poet who died in prison in 1942. It condemns the fascist regime of Francisco Franco and mourns the loss of Hernández's life and art. The speaker describes Hernández's imprisonment and death as a senseless tragedy, and laments the silencing of his voice.

By Pablo Neruda · First published 1949 · Genre: Poetry, Political Literature, Elegy · 586 words

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You came to me directly from the Levant. You brought me, goatherder, your wrinkled innocence, the scholasticism of old pages, an aroma of Fray Luis, of citrus blossoms, of manure burned on the mountains, and on your mask the cereal asperity of reaped oats and a honey that measured the earth with your eyes.

You also brought the nightingale in your mouth.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Pablo Neruda
Date: 1949 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Political Literature, Elegy, Historical Literature, Social Commentary
Length: 586 words
Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The work is a poem that employs rich imagery and emotional depth, characteristic of Neruda's poetic style.
Political Literature — The poem addresses themes of political oppression, martyrdom, and the struggle against tyranny, reflecting the historical context of the Spanish Civil War.
Elegy — The poem serves as an elegy for Miguel Hernández, mourning his death and celebrating his life and contributions.
Historical Literature — The poem references historical events and figures, situating Hernández's life and death within a broader historical narrative.