This is one of the greatest collections of love poetry ever published. Inspired by Pablo
Neruda's youthful relationships and injected with an expressive eroticism these poems are as
accomplished as they are evocative and sensual. First published in 1924 to international
acclaim when Neruda was just nineteen this book is still adored the world over for being one
of the most memorable intense and romantic works of poetry ever written. It is a work of
poetry to be cherished by lovers old and new. The perfect Valentine's Day present.
INTRODUCED BY LEO BOIX 'The poems today remain as urgently gorgeous as freshly picked
flowers' Carol Ann Duffy The Vintage Classics Love Poems series brings together some of the
most sensual heart-breaking and romantic poetry ever written. Working in collaboration with
Vintage Creative Director Suzanne Dean this edition has been created by Spanish illustrator
Jesús Cisneros.
