The Prosperity of Carlos Drummond de Andrade There are many admirable poets in this world that deserve recognition, and one of these fascinating poets is named Carlos Drummond De Andrade. He’s considered to be one of the most accomplished and influential poets of the mid-20th-century in Brazil (Drummond). He’s connected to many readers all around the world and quickly became one of the best known modernists in the country of Brazil. Drummond’s realistic themes reflected his concern with modern human struggles for freedom and dignity (Drummond). Drummond became a well known poet through his daily struggles in his life living in Brazil. It all began when Drummond was born on October 31, 1902 in Itabira, Brazil (Drummond). He was brought up on a small ranch (Perkins). This small ranch was in a
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Such as a Time and Society. In the poem, Time by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, he uses repetition, personification, and metaphors to tell the story of how people use New Year’s as a way to cover up all the dreadful conditions in their life. In an interview on December 13, 2017, Rebecca Wehner agreed that “The poet turns to say that each year is a new beginning, to look for improvement and happiness in the next coming months.¨ (Rebecca). In an interview with Natalie Alves, she thought that “This poem is about a guy who loves a girl and wants nothing but to see her happy. He wishes the best for her. I see this as a story of after a couple broke up. She broke up with him but he cares for her so much that he wishes all good possible things to come her way.” (Natalie). But Rebecca Wehner and Mattingly Provost had a different opinion about it in their interview. Mattingly says “Carlos is wishing the reader a happy new year.” (Mattingly). The repetition used in this poem is shown in stanza 3 when Drummond says “...For you,¨ He also uses it in stanza 4 and 5. Drummond’s epic writing has lead him to achieving many poetic
Such as a Time and Society. In the poem, Time by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, he uses repetition, personification, and metaphors to tell the story of how people use New Year’s as a way to cover up all the dreadful conditions in their life. In an interview on December 13, 2017, Rebecca Wehner agreed that “The poet turns to say that each year is a new beginning, to look for improvement and happiness in the next coming months.¨ (Rebecca). In an interview with Natalie Alves, she thought that “This poem is about a guy who loves a girl and wants nothing but to see her happy. He wishes the best for her. I see this as a story of after a couple broke up. She broke up with him but he cares for her so much that he wishes all good possible things to come her way.” (Natalie). But Rebecca Wehner and Mattingly Provost had a different opinion about it in their interview. Mattingly says “Carlos is wishing the reader a happy new year.” (Mattingly). The repetition used in this poem is shown in stanza 3 when Drummond says “...For you,¨ He also uses it in stanza 4 and 5. Drummond’s epic writing has lead him to achieving many poetic