Pablo Neruda & Matilde Urrutia
A hundred sonnets for a secret lover
The secret lover who became wife, nurse and guardian of the Nobel laureate's legacy, and the muse of "100 Love Sonnets" and "The Captain's Verses."
01Why it matters
From this clandestine love came one of the most-read books of love poetry in Spanish. His three house-museums are essential literary destinations.
02The conflict
Neruda's marriage to Delia del Carril; later, the persecution of the Pinochet dictatorship.
03The iconic moment
Their legal marriage at Isla Negra in 1973, as the poet's health failed.
04What survived
"100 Love Sonnets" (1959); the three house-museums; the Pablo Neruda Foundation.
05What to watch, read & listen
06Where to travel
07Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Pablo Neruda & Matilde Urrutia famous?
From this clandestine love came one of the most-read books of love poetry in Spanish. His three house-museums are essential literary destinations.
How does the story of Pablo Neruda & Matilde Urrutia end?
Their legal marriage at Isla Negra in 1973, as the poet's health failed. "100 Love Sonnets" (1959); the three house-museums; the Pablo Neruda Foundation.
Where can you visit the story of Pablo Neruda & Matilde Urrutia?
You can visit Isla Negra, in Isla Negra. His house facing the sea.
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