Pablo Neruda
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| Title | : | The Book of Questions |
| Author | : | Pablo Neruda |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 96 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 2001 by Copper Canyon Press (first published 1974) |
| Categories | : | Poetry. Classics. Philosophy. Fiction. Literature |
Commentary In Favor Of Books The Book of Questions
A best-selling volume of Pablo Neruda's poetry in an English-Spanish edition.Pablo Neruda is one of the world's most popular and famous poets, and in The Book of Questions, Neruda refuses to be corralled by the rational mind. Composed of 316 unanswerable questions, these poems integrate the wonder of a child with the experiences of an adult. By turns Orphic, comic, surreal, and poignant, Neruda's questions lead the reader beyond reason into the realms of intuition and pure imagination.
This complete translation of Pablo Neruda's El libro de las preguntas (The Book of Questions) features Neruda's original Spanish-language poems alongside William O'Daly's English translations. In his introduction O'Daly, who has translated eight volumes of Pablo Neruda's poetry, writes, "These poems, more so than any of Neruda's other work, remind us that living in a state of visionary surrender to the elemental questions, free of the quiet desperation of clinging too tightly to answers, may be our greatest act of faith."
When Neruda died in 1973, The Book of Questions was one of eight unpublished poetry manuscripts that lay on his desk. In it, Neruda achieves a deeper vulnerability and vision than in his earlier work-and this unique book is a testament to everything that made Neruda an artist.
"Neruda's questions evoke pictures that make sense on a visual level before the reader can grasp them on a literal one. The effect is mildly dazzling [and] O'Daly's translations achieve a tone that is both meditative and spontaneous." --Publishers Weekly
Pablo Neruda, born in southern Chile, led a life charged with poetic and political activity. He was the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, the International Peace Prize, and served as Chile's ambassador to several countries, including Burma, France, and Argentina. He died in 1973.
II.
Tell me, is the rose naked
or is that her only dress?
Why do trees conceal
the splendor of their roots?
Who hears the regrets
of the thieving automobile?
Is there anything in the world sadder
than a train standing in the rain?
XIV.
And what did the rubies say
standing before the juice of pomegranates?
Why doesn't Thursday talk itself
into coming after Friday?
Who shouted with glee
when the color blue was born?
Why does the earth grieve
when the violets appear?
Details Books Conducive To The Book of Questions
| Original Title: | El libro de las preguntas |
| ISBN: | 1556591608 (ISBN13: 9781556591600) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.04 From 3360 Users | 507 ReviewsEvaluate Containing Books The Book of Questions
Pablo Neruda only finished 'The Book of Questions' months before his death in September 1973.With it's composition, he comes full circle as both a human being and writer. The poet existed in waters that no one else could swim in, flowing in all directions, from the sun-kissed surface that flirted with the waves, to the dark-hearted Abyss that lies below. This collection follows the same common source of all his work, re-visiting that deep well of perpetuity, the imagination of regeneration andEl libro de las Preguntas = Libro de las Preguntas = The Book of Questions, Pablo NerudaBrief poems by the Nobel Prize-winner, Completed only months before his death in 1973.Ricardo Eliécer Neftalà Reyes Basoalto (12 July 1904 23 September 1973), better known by his pen name and, later, legal name Pablo Neruda, was a Chilean poet-diplomat and politician. Neruda became known as a poet when he was 10 years old, and wrote in a variety of styles, including surrealist poems, historical epics,
This book asks heart-wrenching questions in every prose &I loved it wholeheartedly. ♡ Absolutely brilliant questioning poetry which hit you hard,hit you hard in the core of your heart, blown your mind & in the end made you think. Hold on,Hold on,This book is a gem so how can I let it go without adding my favorite lines here,Is it true our desires must be watered with dew? Do tears not yet spilled wait in small lakes? Or are they invisible rivers that run toward sadness? Is it true that
Is there anything sillier in lifethan to be called Pablo Neruda? (XXXII)How many questions does a cat have? (VIII)If I have died and dont know itof whom do I ask the time? (II)Tell me, is the rose nakedor is that her only dress?Why do trees conceal the splendor of their roots?Who hears the regrets of the thieving automobile?Is there anything in the world sadderthan a train standing in the rain? (III)Why do leaves commit suicidewhen they feel yellow? (V)Where is the child I was,still inside me or
At the end of the book I felt as if I just read my own thoughts. Some questions leave you really frustrated I honestly loved this book
How come I didnt understand how great book this is when I read it again now, 15 years later?How come everyone is not talking about this book all the time?Is this the most perfect book of all time?
This felt a bit too gimmicky. There were scattered strong moments, and he made me rethink what poetry can be. I look forward to reading some of his more famous earlier work.
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