Neruda, Pablo
Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143039969
- author:
- Neruda, Pablo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 0.6 x 19.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Pablo Neruda's Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair is a landmark collection of poetry that has captivated readers for generations. First published in 1924, this work launched the career of a young and unknown poet whose writings would go on to inspire a new era of literary expression.
Translated into English by the acclaimed poet W. S. Merwin, this bilingual edition brings together the original Spanish text and its English counterpart, offering a unique glimpse into the poet's thoughts and emotions. Now in a Penguin Classics edition, this book is accompanied by an introduction by Cristina Garcia, providing valuable context and insight into the poet's life and work.
Published by Penguin Publishing Group, this edition represents the best of the publisher's long tradition of publishing classic literature in the English-speaking world. With its authoritative text, introduction, and notes, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in poetry and the literary heritage of the Caribbean and Latin American region.