In honor of Pablo Neruda's centennial, New Directions reissues "Residence on Earth," a bilingual classic translated by Donald D. Walsh. Published in 1973, it is celebrated as a revolutionary work that captures the essence of Neruda's emotional depth, making it a benchmark for literary masterpieces.
In 1936, Pablo Neruda, Chile's consul in Madrid, was deeply affected by the Spanish Civil War and the murder of his friend Federico Garcia Lorca. This inspired him to write "Spain in Our Hearts," a politically charged poem series. This bilingual edition honors Neruda's enduring legacy by presenting the work as originally published.