The Separate Rose

by Pablo Neruda, William O'Daly (Translator)

Overview

First and only English translation of poems inspired by the iconic island west of Neruda's Chile.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781556592256
Publisher:	Copper Canyon Press
Publication date:	08/01/2005
Series:	Kage-an Books Series
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.30(d)
Language:	Spanish

About the Author

Pablo Neruda (1904-1973)held diplomatic posts in Asian and European countries. After joining the Communist Party, Neruda was elected to the Chilean Senate but was forced to live in exile in Mexico for several years. Eventually he established a permanent home on Isla Negra. In 1970 he was appointed as Chile's ambassador to France; in 1971 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. William O'Daly has translated six books of Pablo Neruda's late and posthumous work, including the best-selling Book of Questions. His work as a translator has been featured on The Today Show.

Date of Birth:

July 12, 1904

Date of Death:

September 23, 1973

Place of Birth:

Parral, Chile

Place of Death:

Santiago, Chile

Education:

University of Chile, Santiago