In his long life as a poet, Pablo Neruda succeeded in becoming what many poets have aspired to but never achieved: a public voice, a voice not just for the people of his country but for his entire continent. Widely translated, he probably reached more readers than any poet in history; justly so, for, as he often said, his 'poet's obligation' was to become a voice for all those who had no voice, an aspiration that stemmed from his long-time commitment to the communist faith. Born in 1904 in the rainy south of Chile, he ...
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In his long life as a poet, Pablo Neruda succeeded in becoming what many poets have aspired to but never achieved: a public voice, a voice not just for the people of his country but for his entire continent. Widely translated, he probably reached more readers than any poet in history; justly so, for, as he often said, his 'poet's obligation' was to become a voice for all those who had no voice, an aspiration that stemmed from his long-time commitment to the communist faith. Born in 1904 in the rainy south of Chile, he enjoyed from an early age the luck of attention. One of his first books, "Twenty Love Poems", became a bible for lovers in the Spanish language, and confirmed him in his poet's vocation. At the same time he pursued a lifelong career as a diplomat, serving in a series of consular posts in the Far East and Europe. In 1971, while serving as Chilean ambassador to France, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. In a famous essay, "On Impure Poetry", Neruda calls for 'a poetry as impure as old clothes, as a body with its foodstains and its shame, with wrinkles, observations, dreams, wakefulness, prophesies, declarations of love and hate, stupidities, shocks, idylls, political beliefs, negations, doubts, affirmations, and taxes'.
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Fair. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover. Slight marking/spotting at top and fore edges. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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Very good. Text in English, Spanish. 508 p.; 21 cm. English and Spanish. "Originally published in England by Jonathan Cape Ltd. First American edition by Delacorte Press, 1972"--T.p. verso. Includes indexes.
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Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
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A Bilingual Edition. Edited and translated by Ben Belitt. Near fine stiff wraps with square spine and bright text throughout. Some top corner edges folded from a passionate former owner. Lining to the introduction but excellent reading copy.
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Good. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Name inked inside front cover, else text clean; binding tight; minor wear to covers. 508 pages. Bilingual edition in Spanish & English.
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Edited and with a foreward by Nathaniel Tarn. Translated by Anthony Kerrigan, W. S. Merwin, Alastair Reid and Nathaniel Tarn. Fine and bright glossy stiff wraps with excellent square spine and crisp bright text throughout. Wonderful edition with a host of excellent translations. New and bright all around, gift quality.
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Good. Later printing. A Bilingual edition edited and translated by Ben Belitt. Introduction by Luis Monguio. Owner's info inked on verso of front wrap, spine lightly worn, good or better in stained wrappers.
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Good+ 509 pages; Yellowing to pages. Creasing to spine. Stains to exterior edge of pages and spine, but very minor. Good overall condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings.; -Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
