Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971. A Chilean poet and diplomat, he was the author of many books, including 20 Love Poems and a Song of Despair. Stephen Tapscott is Professor of Literature at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a widely published poet.
Request Academic Copy
Please copy the ISBN for submitting review copy form
Description
Translator's Note Dedication Morning / MaNana Afternoon / MediodIa Evening / Tarde Night / Noche Notes Index of First Lines
Sensual as a tropical night swirling in honeysuckle and jazz. . . . With its lush textures and effervescent lyricism, this book is like a smoky champagne which two lovers, mesmerized by each other's presence, are sipping. (San Francisco Examiner) Erotic feeling and human affection convey a warmth and immediacy that is direct, delicate, subtle, and strong by turns. (Booklist)