Romance Sonambulo Themes

The speaker of "Romance Sonambulo" is a lusty fellow. By this, we mean that he has passion for a great many things: the color green, the gypsy girl, the gypsy girl's possessions, green balconies, t...

Not to be the bearer of bad news or anything, but we have to say that disappointment really goes hand and hand with lust. That's because "Romance Sonambulo" is not so much about the experience of l...

While there aren't many explicitly violent acts that take place in "Romance Sonambulo," many of the effects of violence can be seen in the poem. Even though there is a beautifully green gypsy girl...

Check, check, and check. The speaker of "Romance Sonambulo" has all three of these things, with plenty to spare. Unfortunately for him, what's lacking is the fulfillment of any of these things. Sti...

When folks are swinging from moon icicles, then you know you are dealing with alternative versions of reality. In the case of "Romance Sonambulo," the poem's take derives directly from the philosop...