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Pablo Neruda Birth and Death

Born in 1904 in Parral, Chile, died in 1973 in Santiago, Chile.

Neruda's Pen Name Origin

Possibly inspired by Czech poet Jan Neruda.

Nobel Prize in Literature (Neruda)

Awarded in 1971 for poetry bringing alive 'a continent’s destiny and dreams.'

Neruda's Varied Literary Styles

Included Surrealist poetry, historical epics, political manifestos, prose autobiography, and passionate love poems.

Neruda's Love Poetry

Equates women with nature, elevating them to a cosmic force.

Themes in Neruda's Poetry: Love & Desire

Often unfulfilled, filled with melancholy and sadness.

Themes in Neruda's Poetry: Nature

Deeply personal, personified and filled with human emotions.

Neruda's Political Role

Senator for the Chilean Communist Party.

Neruda's Exile

Forced into exile in Argentina (1949) after communism was outlawed in Chile.

Neruda's Death

Died in Isla Negra on September 23, 1973.

Neruda's 'The Book of Questions' Style

Written in free verse with simple yet profound language.

Neruda's 'The Book of Questions' Structure

Consists of 320 questions, divided into 74 short poems in two-line couplets.

Neruda's 'The Book of Questions' Themes

Includes Nature & the Universe, Existence & Time, Human Emotions, Surrealism & Absurdity.

Vicente Aleixandre Birth and Death

Born April 26, 1898, in Seville, Spain; died December 14, 1984, in Madrid, Spain.

Nobel Prize in Literature (Aleixandre)

Awarded in 1977 for illuminating man's condition and representing the renewal of Spanish poetry.

Aleixandre's Literary Style: Surrealism

Incorporated free association, metaphors, black humor, and themes such as eroticism and death.

The Generation of '27

A literary movement committed to innovation, beginning in Seville (1927).

Aleixandre's Poetry: First Stage Themes

Focused on unity with nature and feeling of weakness.

Aleixandre's Poetry: Second Stage Themes

Shifted toward solidarity, human connection, and shared experience.

Aleixandre's Poetry: Third Stage Themes

Confronts old age, mortality, and introspective analysis.

Aleixandre's Poem: 'Wholeness Within Her' Theme

Fusion with the universe through love.

Aleixandre's Views on Poetry

Poetry is communication, transcending language and renewing traditions.

Gabriel García Márquez Birth and Death

Born in 1927 in Aracataca, Colombia; died in 2014 in Mexico.

Nobel Prize (Márquez)

Awarded in 1982 for novels and short stories merging the fantastic and realistic.

Magical Realism Definition

The unnatural exists within the natural, without questioning its reality.

Key Themes in García Márquez's Work

Solitude, Macondo, Violence, Latin American Culture & Society, Latin American Politics.

Camilo José Cela Biography

Born May 11, 1916, in Galicia, Spain; died 2002, in Madrid, Spain.

Camilo José Cela Nobel Prize

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature (1989) for his rich prose, which challenges understanding of man's vulnerability

Cela's Political Involvement

Collaborated with Francisco Franco’s regime as an informant and censor.

Social Realism

Literary movement focused on objective social criticism.

Pablo Neruda: Nobel Prize Year

Awarded in 1971. Speech highlighted the poet's role in interpreting a continent's destiny and dreams. Works include Surrealist poetry, historical epics, and love poems.

Pablo Neruda: Literary Style & Themes

Varied styles; love poetry equates women with nature. Common themes include unfulfilled love, melancholy, nature personified, and political manifestos.

Pablo Neruda: 'The Book of Questions'

Written in free verse with simple language. Consists of 320 questions in 74 short poems. Themes include nature, existence, human emotions, surrealism, and absurdity.

Vicente Aleixandre: Nobel Prize Year

Awarded in 1977. Recognized for illuminating man's condition and renewing Spanish poetry. Style includes Surrealism.

Vicente Aleixandre: Literary Style

Incorporated free association, metaphors, black humor, eroticism, and themes around death. Associated with the Generation of '27.

Vicente Aleixandre: Poetry Themes

Themes evolved from unity with nature to human connection and introspection on aging and mortality. Explored fusion with the universe through love.

Gabriel García Márquez: Nobel Prize Year

Awarded in 1982. Known for novels and short stories blending the fantastic and realistic. Associated with magical realism.

Gabriel García Márquez: Magical Realism

The unnatural exists within the natural. Key themes include solitude, the fictional town of Macondo, violence, and Latin American culture, society, and politics.

Camilo José Cela: Nobel Prize Year

Awarded in 1989. Recognized for his rich prose challenging the understanding of man's vulnerability. Associated with Social Realism.

Camilo José Cela: Literary Focus

Known for objective social criticism reflected in his works. Notable for political involvement with Francisco Franco’s regime.