- Hardcover: 79 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books; FEP Cut Out edition (Nov 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0811803201
- ISBN-13: 978-0811803205
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 14.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 808,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"His passionate utterance [is] reckoned among the glories of the Spanish tongue".
-- THE NATION, 1973
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First published in 1924, "Viente Poemas de Amor y una Cancion Desperada remains among Neruda's most popular work. Daringly metaphorical, these poems are based upon his own private associations. Their sensuous use of nature symbolism to celebrate love and to express grief has not been surpassed in the literature of our century. This edition offers the original Spanish text, with masterly translations by W.S. Merwin on facing pages.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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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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 11 months ago by Blogger
Twenty love poems
Indeed this is a lovely book from a wonderful poet, however I would not suggest this is a good one for wedding readings.
Published 11 months ago by Fior
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 22 months ago by Kristine Simmons
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
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)
good translation
Very good translation, but low quality paper. It's a pocket edition.
Exist other edition with Picasso's ilustrations, but I didn't find.
Exist other edition with Picasso's ilustrations, but I didn't find.
Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Maria Palomares Marin
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
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
sensuous
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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