Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair
PABLO NERUDA
The Chilean Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) was probably the greatest and certainly the most prolific of twentieth-century Latin American poets. He brought out his first collection at the age of seventeen, and quickly developed an assured and distinctive poetic voice. His third book, Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Cancion Desesperada (“Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair”), was published in 1924 and attracted international acclaim.
This is one of the greatest collections of love poetry ever published. Inspired by Pablo Neruda’s youthful relationships and injected with an expressive eroticism, these poems are as accomplished as they are evocative and sensual. First published in 1924 to international acclaim when Neruda was just nineteen, this book is still adored the world over for being one of the most memorable, intense and romantic works of poetry ever written.
It is a work of poetry to be cherished by lovers old and new. The perfect Valentine's Day present. It remains one of the most celebrated and admired books of erotic poetry published in the last hundred years, with over a million copies sold worldwide. Neruda was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1971.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
PABLO NERUDA (born July 12, 1904, Parral, Chile—died September 23, 1973, Santiago) was a Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. He is perhaps the most important Latin American poet of the 20th century.
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Imprint: Jonathan Cape
Published: 4 October 2025
ISBN: 9781787330573
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Categories: Poetry