First published in 1924, Veinte poemas de amor y una cancion desesperada remains among Pablo Neruda's most popular work. Daringly metaphorical and sensuous, this collection juxtaposes youthful passion with the desolation of grief. Drawn from the poet's most intimate and personal associations, the poems combine eroticism and the natural world with the influence of expressionism and the genius of a master poet. This edition features the newly corrected original Spanish text, with masterly English translations by award-winning poet W. S. Merwin on facing pages.Includes twelve sketches by Pablo PicassoNew introduction by Cristina GarciaA Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition pacjaged with French flaps
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First published in 1924, Veinte poemas de amor y una cancion desesperada remains among Pablo Neruda's most popular work. Daringly metaphorical and sensuous, this collection juxtaposes youthful passion with the desolation of grief. Drawn from the poet's most intimate and personal associations, the poems combine eroticism and the natural world with the influence of expressionism and the genius of a master poet. This edition features the newly corrected original Spanish text, with masterly English translations by award-winning poet W. S. Merwin on facing pages.Includes twelve sketches by Pablo PicassoNew introduction by Cristina GarciaA Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition pacjaged with French flaps
Imprint | Penguin USA |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 2003 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | December 2003 |
Authors | Pablo Neruda |
Translators | W.S. Merwin |
Introduction by | Cristina Garcia |
Illustrators | Pablo Picasso |
Dimensions | 154 x 125 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 94 |
Edition | Bilingual edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-243770-4 |
Barcode | 9780142437704 |
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LSN | 0-14-243770-0 |