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PABLO NERUDA (1904-1973). Chilean poet and diplomat. Neruda in a hospital in Mexico City after being attacked in a German restaurant for toasting President Franklin Roosevelt. Photographed 1948
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PABLO NERUDA (1904-1973). Chilean poet and diplomat. Neruda in a hospital in Mexico City after being attacked in a German restaurant for toasting President Franklin Roosevelt. Photographed 1948
PABLO NERUDA (1904-1973).
Chilean poet and diplomat. Neruda in a hospital in Mexico City after being attacked in a German restaurant for toasting President Franklin Roosevelt. Photographed 1948
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1948 Bandage Blanket Chilean Diplomat Hospital Injured Latin America Mesoamerica Mexico City Nobel Prize Laureate Pablo Patient Pillow Poet Reclining Gun Shot Neruda
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This print captures a significant moment in the life of Pablo Neruda, the renowned Chilean poet and diplomat. Taken in 1948, it shows Neruda reclining on a hospital bed in Mexico City after being attacked at a German restaurant. The incident occurred when he raised his glass to toast President Franklin Roosevelt, an act that provoked violence from those who opposed the American leader. In this powerful image, we see Neruda wearing a bandage around his head and resting on a pillow with a blanket draped over him. Despite his injuries, there is an air of resilience about him as he gazes into the distance. His expression reveals both pain and determination - traits that defined his character throughout his life. Neruda's contribution to literature cannot be overstated; he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971 for his exceptional poetic works. However, this photograph reminds us that even great minds are not immune to adversity or physical harm. As we delve into this snapshot from history, we gain insight into the turbulent times of mid-20th century Latin America. It serves as a reminder of how political tensions can spill over into everyday life and impact individuals like Neruda. This mesmerizing piece from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection allows us to reflect upon both the personal struggles faced by influential figures like Neruda and their enduring legacies within our cultural landscape.
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