Pablo Neruda
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Definition
Proper noun: * Pablo Neruda: The pen name of Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto, a Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential poets of the 20th century, particularly in the Spanish language. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The works of Pablo Neruda are celebrated for their passionate, sensual imagery and profound connection to nature.
- She wrote her thesis on the political themes in Pablo Neruda's later poetry.
- The museum hosted an exhibition dedicated to the life of Pablo Neruda.
Advanced Usage
- "Nerudian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or emotional intensity of Pablo Neruda's poetry.
- The young poet's verses have a distinctly Nerudian quality in their celebration of ordinary objects.
Variants and Related Words
- Neftalí Reyes: The poet's birth name, Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto.
- "Veinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada" ("Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair"): His famous early collection of love poems.
- "Canto General": One of his major works, an epic poem about the history of the Americas.
- Nobel laureate: A person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize. Pablo Neruda is a Nobel laureate in Literature.
Synonyms
- Poet laureate of Chile (an informal, honorary title reflecting his status).
- The people's poet (reflecting the accessible and political nature of much of his work).
Related Idioms or Phrases
- To have a Neruda moment: A playful, informal phrase suggesting a moment of profound romantic feeling or a sudden, poetic appreciation for a simple aspect of life, inspired by his poetry.
- Staring at the ripe tomatoes at the market, he had a Neruda moment, seeing them as "the earth's fiery stars."
Noun
- Chilean poet (1904-1973)