Elsa, I Love You by Louis Aragon. Short summary

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«Elsa» is a lyrical poem written in honor of the poet’s wife, Elsa Triole. Each line of the work is filled with unusual tenderness and great love.

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«Elsa» is dedicated to the author’s wife, in this poem Aragon showed one side of his gift — lyricism and sensitivity to love themes.

Aragon’s conception of women and understanding of love is exalted, and «Elsa» is animated by this understanding. The writer in the poem is unusually inventive, he seeks out more and more opportunities to shout out his feelings for his wife. Each poem is imbued with one of the high feelings of love.

The poem itself is unusual in its variety and dynamism-the melodious song alternates with sprawling verse or rhythmic prose. Despite the abruptness of the transitions from one part to another, the poem does not lose its mood, but makes it more sensual and rich in emotion.