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Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda was a Chilean poet-diplomat and politician who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. He was perhaps the most important Latin American poet of the 20th century. His works range from surrealist poems, historical epics, overtly political manifestos, a prose autobiography, and passionate love poems.

35
Books
69
Years Active
3
Awards
187h
Reading Time

📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1904 - 1973
Nationality: Chilean
Total Books: 35
First Published: 1923
Best-Selling Book: Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair

📚 Notable Works

✍️ Writing Style & Analysis

Passionate, surrealist-influenced poetry with political and romantic themes

WRITING CHARACTERISTICS

🎨 Themes & Literary Influences

Major Themes

Love and passion Politics and social justice Nature and the earth Latin American identity Death and memory Human suffering

Literary Influences

🏆 Awards & Recognition

🏆 Nobel Prize in Literature
🏆 Lenin Peace Prize
🏆 Stalin Peace Prize

📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Canto General

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

The Captain's Verses

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🔗 External Resources

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