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"A jewel of a story."— The New Yorker The unforgettable inspiration for the Academy Award–winning Il Postino , this classic novel established Antonio Skármeta’s reputation as “one of the most representative authors of the post-boom ... read more

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  • Mario: Neruda's postman, becomes his best friend and discovers poetry.
  • Don Pablo (Pablo Neruda): Famous poet that helps Mario win the heart of the girl he loves, and teaches him about metaphors.
  • Beatriz: Mario's beloved.
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En junio de 1969 dos motivos tan afortunados como triviales condujeron a Mario Jiménez a cambiar de oficio.

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  1. Antonio Skármeta (Author)
  2. Katherine Silver (Translator)

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Original Language: Spanish
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Country: Chile
Publication Date: 1985
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Page Count: 139

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