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Pablo Neruda: Poet of Love and Revolution: A poetic journey through the life of the greatest Chilean writer of the 20th century

Pablo Neruda: Poet of Love and Revolution: A poetic journey through the life of the greatest Chilean writer of the 20th century

García Fuentes, Manuel

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ISBN13: 9798272932914
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 4 2025
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.21 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This passionate tribute to Pablo Neruda reveals the soul of the poet who turned love and politics into immortal verse. From his birth as Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto in the small village of Parral, to his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, the book draws an intimate and compelling portrait of the man who gave voice to Latin America's deepest feelings. Through its pages, readers will discover how his early experiences in Chile shaped his poetic sensibility, and how his love for Matilde Urrutia inspired some of the most beautiful love poems ever written. The book explores his political engagement as a senator, his exile, his friendships with artists such as García Lorca and Picasso, and his fundamental role in 20th century culture. From 'Twenty Love Poems' to 'Canto General', each work is contextualised in the author's life, revealing the deep connection between his personal experiences and his art. A journey through the history of Chile and Latin America, seen through the eyes of a poet who was able to transform every aspect of life into unforgettable verse. Particularly touching is the account of Neruda's last days, marked by Pinochet's coup d'état, which gives the book a profound reflection on the relationship between art and power.

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