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“Wakening from the dreaming forest there, the hazel-sprig sang under my tongue, its drifting fragrance climbed up through my conscious mind as if suddenly the roots I had left behind cried out to me, the land I had lost with my childhood - and I stopped, wounded by the wandering scent.”

Quote by Pablo Neruda

Book:100 Love Sonnets: Cien sonetos de amor

Work

100 Love Sonnets: Cien sonetos de amor

This volume features a series of sonnets that delve into the complexities and nuances of love, offering readers a poetic exploration of affection and passion. more

Author

Pablo Neruda, full name Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basoalto, was a Chilean poet and politician who served as a Senator of Chile. Born on July 12, 1904, in Talcahuano, Chile, he passed away on September 23, 1973. Neruda is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, known for his rich poetry and profound social commitment. more

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