The Chilean Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) was probably the greatest and certainly the most prolific of twentieth-century Latin American poets. He brought out his first collection at the age of seventeen, and quickly developed an assured and distinctive poetic voice. His third book, Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Cancion Desesperada - Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair- was published in 1924 and attracted international acclaim. It remains one of the most celebrated and admired books of erotic poetry published in the last hundred years, with over a million copies sold worldwide. Neruda was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1971. (20040414)
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"One of the greatest love poets of all time" (Christopher Hitchins Observer )
"He has the mingled richness and discipline of a string quartet" (Adam Feinstein Guardian )
"The poems today remain as urgently gorgeous as freshly picked flowers" (Carol Ann Duffy Daily Telegraph )
"He has the mingled richness and discipline of a string quartet" (Adam Feinstein Guardian )
"The poems today remain as urgently gorgeous as freshly picked flowers" (Carol Ann Duffy Daily Telegraph )
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One of the most celebrated and admired books of love poetry published in the last hundred years, by the Chilean Nobel Prize winner, Pablo Neruda.
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Each of the twenty love poems is a little gem, a tribute to the genius of a man whose work speaks with gut wrenching emotion of the joys and sorrows of love. He merges sky and earth, the subtle nuances of feeling with the rich tapesty of nature and earth's bounty. His descriptive powers and degree of comprehension are on a par or beyond those of any other modern love poet.
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I was introduced to these poems just recently and I found them to be beautiful and heartbreaking. Reading them again brings back beautiful memories I never wish to forget. Each poem reaches inside and it's as if he thinks how you feel.
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This book is truly wonderful, i have only just discovered Pablo Neruda and was amazed by the beauty of the poems. Twenty love poems is filled with touchingly intimate pieces. Neruda has the power to make the ordinary extraordinary. My particular favourites are 'I remember you as you were' and 'Tonight i can write'. I recommend this collection of poems to anyone.
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Bad copy
The copy sent to me was disgraceful.
It had been used by a student and almost every page was defaced by scribble and annotations that made it herd to read the original... Read more
It had been used by a student and almost every page was defaced by scribble and annotations that made it herd to read the original... Read more
Published 12 days ago by anthony crawforth
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Beautiful poetry
Valentine's gift for my husband - he loves it! Great that the poems are printed in both Spanish and English.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs R A Estrella-Pinto
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Intense
I bought this as a gift for a poetry lover (lover). Read it first, beautiful. Brought me to my senses. Discovered he didn't love me!
Published 9 months ago by JJ
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True Feeling
Simply wonderful, even in it's translation. Paul Neruda's original is written beside which also gives you a chance to let the musical rhythm of his writing add further beauty to... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Blogger
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Interesting poems
Great service very fast delivery.Book in excellent condition.
I am looking for a wedding poem and thought this might be usefull.
I am looking for a wedding poem and thought this might be usefull.
Published on 15 July 2010 by Kristine Simmons
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Beautiful poetry, very romantic, Pablo is a master of his craft.
This is a wonderful romantic poetry book, Pablo has a way with words that gives you images in your mind and you'll forget everything else around you as you're absorbed into the... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by An Avid Reader
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Pablo Neruda is the best writer of Love Poems in the world!
I am a huge fan of Pablo's I have 7 of his books and find his breathtaking way with words beautiful. Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by Juliette Westbrook-Finch author of "The Poetry of Passion (for People with a Pulse)
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What an aaah!!!
Pablo Neruda is a new discovery to me since I am new into poetry! And what
a discovery!! I did not discover only a man, a poet!! I discovered a Master, a god of poetry! Read more
a discovery!! I did not discover only a man, a poet!! I discovered a Master, a god of poetry! Read more
Published on 5 April 2009 by Ahmed A. Al Ajmi
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Your words through Neruda's pen
I am not an avid poetry fan. But on a whim I started reading this book and couldn't stop before turning the last page. The translation is quite good. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by IndianExplorer
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I discovered Pablo Neruda, courtesy of the late Robin Cook MP, a one time Government minister and outspoken member of Parliament. Neruda's raw, searching, high emotionality.. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2009 by Dr. H. Smith
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