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Romance and revolution: The poetry of Pablo Neruda - Ilan Stavans

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A romantic and a revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, but also one of the most accessible and controversial. Originally written in Spanish, his poems often use straightforward language and everyday experience to create lasting impact. Ilan Stavans traces the life and legacy of the Chilean poet.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Ilan Stavans
Director
Ivana Bošnjak, Thomas Johnson Volda
Narrator
Ilan Stavans
Animator
Ivana Bošnjak, Thomas Johnson Volda
Music
Stephen LaRosa
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Associate Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Associate Editorial Producer
Elizabeth Cox
Script Editor
Alex Gendler
Fact-Checker
Eden Girma

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