Neruda: An Intimate Biography (Texas Pan American Series) - Hardcover

Teitelboim, Volodia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0292755481 ISBN 13: 9780292755482

Publisher: University of Texas Press, 1991

Synopsis

Teitelboim's biography may well serve as the most important reference on Neruda's life and spirit because he maintains a historical distance between the reader and his subject. Teitelboim's Neruda is close enough to present a penetrating study of the poet, yet it is objective enough to sustain critical perspective. The book spans Neruda's career from birth until after his death, enabling the reader to glimpse the poet through the mirror of his friend.--Journal of Third World Studies

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Review:

"The author, a Chilean novelist and politician who was a confidant of Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) for 40 years, rescues the poet from the pedestal of myth in this sweepingly lyrical, highly personal biography. ... Teitelboim skillfully links the creative artist to the public figure by interweaving beautifully translated verses by Neruda with the main narrative." * Publishers Weekly * "Teitelboim's biography may well serve as the most important reference on Neruda's life and spirit because he maintains a historical distance between the reader and his subject. Teitelboim's Neruda is close enough to present a penetrating study of the poet, yet it is objective enough to sustain critical perspective. The book spans Neruda's career from birth until after his death, enabling the reader to glimpse the poet through the mirror of his friend." * Journal of Third World Studies *

About the Author:

Volodia Teitelboim (1916-2008) was a noted Chilean politician and lawyer, as well as the author of numerous books. Beverly J. DeLong-Tonelli is Professor Emerita of Romance Languages and Literature at California State University, Long Beach.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0292755481
• ISBN 13: 9780292755482
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 521