Chile: El Otro 11 De Septembre: Una Antologia del Golpe de Estado en 1973

Brief Description: A new Spanish edition of a popular Ocean classic commemorating another day of terror and tragedy. Biographical Note: Ariel Dorfman is a renowned Chilean author. Pablo Neruda is one of Latin America's best-loved poets, his most famous work being "Canto General." Born in Chile, and widely respected for his outspoken political views, he died only days after the coup against the popularly elected Allende government in September 1973. Salvador Allende was the popularly elected president of Chile, overthrown by a bloody, US-sponsored coup led by General Pinochet on September 11, 1973. Editors Pilar Aguilera and Ricardo Fredes are young Chileans who now live in Australia. Publisher Marketing:"A worthwhile compilation for libraries and bookstores seeking titles on the subject."--"Criticas" "This book is the kind of true testimonial that all Americans should read."--"Clamor Magazine" This anthology reclaims September 11 as the anniversary of the 1973 US-backed coup in Chile by General Pinochet against the popularly elected Allende government. It combines moving personal accounts with a political and historical overview of the coup, featuring Ariel Dorfman's poignant essay "The last September 11" and President Allende's radio broadcast. Other contributors include Pablo Neruda, Fidel Castro, Joan Jara, Victor Jara, and Beatriz Allende.

Contributor Bio:  Dorfman, Ariel Chilean-American author and human rights activist Ariel Dorfman's many internationally acclaimed works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction include his bestselling memoir, Heading South, Looking North, which was the basis for the documentary film A Promise to the Dead, directed by Peter Raymont and shortlisted for the Oscars in 2008. His play Death and the Maiden, staged in over 100 countries, was made into a feature film by Roman Polanski. Dorfman is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, New York Times Book Review, and Huffington Post. He is Walter Hines Page professor of literature and Latin American studies at Duke University, and his numerous international honors include his delivery of the Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg in 2010. Contributor Bio:  Allende, Salvador Salvador Allende was the popularly elected president of Chile, overthrown by a bloody, US-sponsored coup led by General Pinochet on September 11, 1973. Contributor Bio:  Neruda, Pablo Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) held diplomatic posts in Asian and European countries. After joining the Communist Party, Neruda was elected to the Chilean Senate but was forced to live in exile in Mexico for several years. Eventually he established a permanent home on Isla Negra. In 1970 he was appointed as Chile's ambassador to France; in 1971 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.