Dec 28, 2009

The Poetry of Neruda | The Poetry of Neruda

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Author: Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto
First Published: 1924
Genres: Poetry
Subjects: Twentieth century, Authors or writers, Literature, Poetry or poets, South America or South Americans, Latin America or Latin Americans, Chile or Chileans

Critical Evaluation:

Reading Pablo Neruda’s poetry requires patience, tolerance, and high spirit. Very few of the contemporary Spanish-speaking writers have created so much, so incoherently and so poetically, as this Chilean poet. Before his achievement an attitude of indifference or complete adherence becomes almost impossible. Criticism must also take into account the radicalism of his Communist ideology and the resulting controversial opinions of his readers. A literary analysis of his poetry must put aside these perspectives in order to obtain a serene and objective...

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The Poetry of Neruda | The Poetry of Neruda

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