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Neruda

American

[ne-roo-thah, nuh-roo-duh] / nɛˈru ðɑ, nəˈru də /

noun

Pablo Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basoalto, 1904–73, Chilean poet and diplomat: Nobel Prize in literature 1971.

Neruda British

/ neˈruða /

noun

Pablo (ˈpaβlo), real name Neftali Ricardo Reyes. 1904–73, Chilean poet. His works include Veinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada (1924) and Canto general (1950), an epic history of the Americas: Nobel prize for literature 1971

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Neruda was best known for his love poems and accumulated dozens of prizes, including the 1971 Nobel Prize for Literature.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

The case has divided Chileans and the Neruda family.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2023

Neruda is someone I go to, specifically “The Book of Questions” because there is no better strategy in life than to lead with questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

Neruda died 2 weeks after Pinochet overthrew the Chilean government, from what was believed to be complications of prostate cancer.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 22, 2023

He used to say he wanted to be a poet like Pablo Neruda.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson

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