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Summary: A writer that makes me want to learn Spanish
Review: I have always been thankful that English is my first language, for I would hate to read a translated version of a Shakespeare play. Neruda (and perhaps Gabriel Garcia Marquez) is one writer that makes me wish I could read Spanish, for as amazing as his poems are in the translated English (and the are amazing), they must be pure and unabashed magic in their original language. Neruda is able to write on emotions that we occassionaly feel, and often long about, but can seldom work into spoken (yet alone written) words. By far, my favorite in this book of poems is Number 20, which has come to be known as "Tonight I Can Write..." Only after losing the love that I thought would last forever did the words "Love is so short, forgetting so long" sincerely ring true. Neruda's poems in general are amazing, and his ability to capture human emotions is remarkable.
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Summary: Stunning poetry and sensual illustrations
Review: I received this book from my then boyfriend for my 20th birthday, I had never read much Neruda before, reading mainly in Spanish or in bilingual parallel texts. This book was something altogether different, the English translations were enough to stand on their own and the illustrations as well as being beautiful actually made me understand the poems more. I have been fascinated by Neruda and his poetry ever since, and every time I go back to the book I am seduced by his magic...thank you Jamie.
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Summary: GREAT,INTENSE AND DEEP
Review: I've just read this book to make a critical analysis for my Latin American Literature Course and it has been an exciting reading. I think Neruda's poem are not only great but they make good sense in love.
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Summary: An essential book for Pablo lovers or poetry lovers
Review: If you have ever wanted to memorize love poems to recite to your beloved this is the book. No other poet so beautifully describes a woman's body or the complexities involved with a pair of lover's relationship.
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Summary: An essential book for Pablo lovers or poetry lovers
Review: If you have ever wanted to memorize love poems to recite to your beloved this is the book. No other poet so beautifully describes a woman's body or the complexities involved with a pair of lover's relationship.
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Summary: Love Found, Love Lost, and to Love Again
Review: Like a true, lifelong love itself, I discover something new in this book every time I set out to explore its inner beauty.I would also recommend 100 love sonnets. These two collections side-by-side reflect the maturation of Neruda from a 20 year old college student to adulthood.
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Summary: Moving and Mesmerizing Verse
Review: Neruda's words move the mind and soul. He sets you adrift in a sea of romanticism and imagery that only captures the reader's imagination. The "Song of Despair" remains one of the greatest love poems written ever and this edition captures all the imagery of the original Spanish text. For those who enjoy Neruda, please take a look at Julia de Burgos' "Song of the Simple Truth".
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Summary: A gorgeous collection
Review: Neruda's work evokes a passionate lament of love lost and love found. Remorseful as it is hopeful, Neruda fills the soul with dainty words and vivid imagery that will haunt you. This collection is perfect for the passionate. It features my favorite poem, I like for you to be still.
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Summary: This Book is Exquisite!!
Review: Never read anything as beautiful as these words!! So poignant, so honest, so real! Speaks of love in terms that we all understand. It speaks of love in all its glories, pains, frustrations and ecstasies. It captures love in all its moments, from that first adrenaline rush to the last bitter moments of a relationship, as in "Tonight I write the saddest lines". So much passion and sensitivity wrapped up in one book! This book has become my travelling companion. I take it everywhere with me!! I LOVE YOU NERUDA, MI CORAZON!!!!!!!!
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Summary: weak neruda
Review: Now I like Neruda. I think he is an important poet, and I fully expected to love this collection. But as I read it I found that I didn't really like any of the poems. There were a few that were almost passable, but only a couple. I don't know if it was Merwin's translation, Neruda's writing, or just me not connecting with the poetry. I say read Neruda, just not this collection.
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