A Cloud In Trousers by Vladimir Mayakovsky
A Poem
This early 20th-century poetic masterpiece blends revolutionary fervor with intense personal emotions, reflecting the tumultuous era of its creation. The work is a four-part epic poem that delves into the author's passionate and tumultuous love affair, juxtaposing his individual romantic experience with broader social and political upheaval. The poet's innovative use of language, rhythm, and imagery breaks from traditional forms, mirroring the chaotic spirit of the time and the poet's desire for both personal and societal transformation. Through vivid and often jarring metaphors, the poem conveys a sense of disillusionment with love and the contemporary social order, while also expressing a fervent hope for a new and better world.
The 2992nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1915
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 36
- Original Language
- Russian
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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