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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.

Neruda turned his native language into an object of adoration. Which language was it?

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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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