Esteemed Chilean writer and politician (1904–1973) who won the 1971 Nobel Prize in Literature. His 1952 stay in an Italian villa served as the inspiration for the Academy Award–winning 1994 film Il Postino. Typewritten curriculum vitae in French and Spanish with several corrections in Neruda’s hand, two pages on onionskin, 8.25 x 11.5, no date [circa 1970]. An outline of Neruda’s career, including education, political officies, memberships in organizations, marriage, and a list of his writings to 1970. Neruda has corrected a few typographical errors and made several other additions, including [translated] “and Singapore” (indicating a consul appointment), “Married to Matilde Urritie,” “La Barcarole/A House on the Sand” [added to the list of works for 1969] and “1970—Stones of Heaven/’Eating in Hungary’ in col. with M. A. Asturias.” In very good condition, with scattered light wrinkling, staple holes, and a few marginal chips and tears not affecting any text. R&R COA.
