If You Forget Me
one thing. You know how this is:
if I look…
Pablo Neruda, born Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto on July 12, 1904, in Parral, Chile, was a poet, diplomat, and politician who became one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. His fascination with poetry began at a young age, leading him to adopt the pseudonym "Pablo Neruda" in honor of the Czech poet Jan Neruda. Neruda published his first collection, "Crepusculario," in 1923, followed by "Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair" in 1924, which gained tremendous acclaim for its passionate and sensuous nature.
Throughout his life, Neruda was deeply involved in political causes. A committed communist, he served as a senator for the Chilean Communist Party and was a close ally of President Salvador Allende. His political beliefs often influenced his poetry, resulting in powerful works such as "Canto General," a sweeping epic that chronicles the history of Latin America.
Neruda's diplomatic career saw him serving in various countries, including Spain during the Spanish Civil War. His literary achievements were recognized globally, culminating in the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971. Pablo Neruda passed away on September 23, 1973, under controversial circumstances, yet his legacy endures through his rich and diverse body of work, which continues to inspire readers worldwide.