Romance and revolution: The poetry of Pablo Neruda – Ilan Stavans

Get to know Pablo Neruda, one of the most famous poets of the 20th century and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

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Romantic and revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most famous poets of the 20th century, but also one of the most accessible and controversial. Originally written in Spanish, his poems often use simple language and everyday experience to create a lasting impact. Ilan Stavans traces the life and legacy of the Chilean poet.

Lesson by Ilan Stavans, directed by Ivana Bosnjak and Thomas Johnson.

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