
FAQ About Pablo Neruda

Who was Pablo Neruda?
Pablo Neruda was a renowned Chilean poet, diplomat, and politician known for his passionate and evocative poetry. Born on July 12, 1904, as Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto, he eventually adopted the pen name Pablo Neruda, inspired by the Czech poet Jan Neruda. He became one of the most celebrated literary figures in Latin America and received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.