Deep Image Poetry and Surrealism: A Study

Authors

  • Dr. Rajesh Thakur Assistant Professor & HOD, Dept. of English, D.B. College, Jaynagar, Madhubani, Bihar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n11.023

Keywords:

Manifesto, Perception, Psyche, Rationalism, Subjectivism, Unconscious

Abstract

Deep Image poetry captures the disorder and shifting textures of the inner psychological world. It reshapes fragments of human and non-human experience to reveal layers of meaning that often go unnoticed. At its core, surrealism sought to link the conscious and the unconscious, to free the creative force of the subconscious, and to explore what art can become when it is no longer held back by convention. This approach allows poets to move beyond surface reality and enter a space where instinct, memory and imagination interact freely. By doing so, Deep Image poetry invites readers to confront their inner landscapes and experience emotion in raw, unexpected forms.

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Published

15-11-2025

How to Cite

Thakur, R. (2025). Deep Image Poetry and Surrealism: A Study. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 10(11), 237–240. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n11.023