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Explore the rich tapestry of life through the words of Pablo Neruda in 'The Complete Memoirs'. This definitive edition, newly expanded with previously undiscovered materials, is an essential read for those interested in the life of one of the twentieth century's greatest poets and political figures. Born in 1904 in Southern Chile, Neruda’s journey from a motherless child to a globetrotting Chilean consul reveals not only his poetic genius but also his profound connection to political struggle and human rights. With gripping accounts of his experiences during the Spanish Civil War and his courageous escape from political persecution, this memoir offers an intimate portrait of a man whose ideals shaped his life and work. This book is your gateway to understanding the complexities of a poet who was deeply intertwined with the events of his time, including the overthrown democratic government of Salvador Allende in 1972. With 496 pages of vivid storytelling, 'The Complete Memoirs' is a must-have for poetry lovers, historians, and anyone seeking inspiration from a true man of conscience. Dive into Neruda's world and experience a life of passion, adventure, and unwavering commitment to justice. Free shipping is included for this item, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, please note that it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780374538125
Year: 2021
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages: 496
Description:
Southern Chile was an open frontier when the beloved poet Pablo Neruda was born there in 1904. A motherless, pensive child in the wild, he began writing poems long before quitting the countryside for Santiago, where he spent his bohemian student years. From there, his memoir follows his travels as a globetrotting Chilean consul—including a stint in Spain during its civil war, and in Mexico, where he attracted attention for aiding a man suspected of conspiring to assassinate Leon Trotsky—and his short-lived service as a Chilean senator. Neruda, a communist, was driven from his senate seat in 1948, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. After a year in hiding, he escaped on horseback over the Andes, then to Europe and Asia. The memoirs conclude shortly after the coup in 1972 that overthrew his close friend Salvador Allende, Chile’s first democratically elected president, as Neruda himself battled cancer.
Now expanded to include newly discovered material, The Complete Memoirs is the definitive edition of Neruda’s classic memoir—a moving, revealing record of his life as a poet, a patriot, and one of the twentieth century’s true men of conscience.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780374538125
Year: 2021
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages: 496
Description:
Southern Chile was an open frontier when the beloved poet Pablo Neruda was born there in 1904. A motherless, pensive child in the wild, he began writing poems long before quitting the countryside for Santiago, where he spent his bohemian student years. From there, his memoir follows his travels as a globetrotting Chilean consul—including a stint in Spain during its civil war, and in Mexico, where he attracted attention for aiding a man suspected of conspiring to assassinate Leon Trotsky—and his short-lived service as a Chilean senator. Neruda, a communist, was driven from his senate seat in 1948, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. After a year in hiding, he escaped on horseback over the Andes, then to Europe and Asia. The memoirs conclude shortly after the coup in 1972 that overthrew his close friend Salvador Allende, Chile’s first democratically elected president, as Neruda himself battled cancer.
Now expanded to include newly discovered material, The Complete Memoirs is the definitive edition of Neruda’s classic memoir—a moving, revealing record of his life as a poet, a patriot, and one of the twentieth century’s true men of conscience.