Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair
by Pablo Neruda, W.S. Merwin, Cristina García
Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair by Pablo Neruda, W.S. Merwin, Cristina García holds a highly rated rating of 4.33 out of 5, based on 31.6K reader ratings. First published in 1924. The book spans 70 pages.
About Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair
When it appeared in 1924, this work launched into the international spotlight a young and unknown poet whose writings would ignite a generation. W. S. Merwin's incomparable translation faces the original Spanish text. Now in a black-spine Classics edition with an introduction by Cristina Garcia, this book stands as an essential collection that continues to inspire lovers and poets around the world.The most popular work by Chile's Nobel Prize-winning poet, and the subject of Pablo Larraín's acclaimed feature film Neruda starring Gael García Bernal.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Pablo Neruda, W.S. Merwin, Cristina García |
| Published | 1924 |
| Pages | 70 |
| Genres | Poetry, Classics, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.33 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 31,606 |
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What genre is Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair?
Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair is categorized as Poetry, Classics, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
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Based on 31.6K reader ratings, Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair has an average score of 4.33 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair?
Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair has 70 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair?
Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair was written by Pablo Neruda, W.S. Merwin, Cristina García. It was first published in 1924.
What is the ISBN for Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair?
The ISBN-13 for Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair is 9780143039970.0.
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