pablo neruda facts – Flashcards

pablo was born July 12 1904,in Parral, Chile.

Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto was his real name

His father was a railway employee and his mother, who died shortly after his birth

At age 13, he began his literary career as a contributor to the daily La Mañana, where he published his first articles and poems

In 1927, Neruda began his long diplomatic career

Neruda became known as a poet while still a teenager. He wrote in a variety of styles including surrealist poems, historical epics, overtly political manifestos, a prose autobiography, and erotically-charged love poems

pablo died 23 September 1973, Santiago, Chile

His father disapproved of poetry and wanted Pablo to pursue a more "practical" career.

Interesting Fact: Neruda always wrote in green ink because green is the color of Esperanza (hope)

Pablo Neruda led a life charged with poetic and political activity