
FAQ About Pablo Neruda

Why did Pablo Neruda choose to use a pseudonym?
Pablo Neruda chose to use a pseudonym as a tribute to the Czech poet Jan Neruda, whose works he admired. By adopting a pen name, he also sought to distance his literary career from his personal life and responsibilities, as his father disapproved of his early writing pursuits. The name "Pablo Neruda" allowed him to create a distinct identity as a poet.