The Postman
of Antonio SkĂĄrmeta, Katherine Silver (Translator)
Description
The Postman (Il Postino) is a bittersweet tale of first love ignited by the power and passion of Pablo Neruda's timeless poetry.Unlike the other men of his village, Mario balks at the prospect of life as a fisherman, choosing instead to become the postman for a beautiful island, just off the mainland. Although the island has a number of inhabitants, Mario has only one postal customer, the only literate resident, who is also Chile's most beloved poet, Pablo Neruda, who is living in exile.The friendship between the postman and the poet blossoms, Mario begs Neruda for advice on how best to woo the voluptuous young barmaid, Beatriz, with whom Mario has fallen in love. As Neruda tutors him in the finer lessons of love, Mario discovers that he too has a gift for poetry. Soon the island air is thick with the exchange of sensuous metaphors.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128 pages
- Publisher Miramax Books
- Publication Date June 1st 1995
- First Publication 10/29/85
- Language English
- ISBN 9780786881277
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
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