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This article presents a synthetic vision of semiotics' evolution, whose basis is found in the study of presocratic philosophers and their inquiries regarded to the signs and their meanings. It also presents the idea of Umberto Eco related to the science of the signs and how they are linked with the literary studies, to conclude the article with the contribution based on the reception theory; within the line of study, thoughts of Eco, again, articulate the reflection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Volodia Teitelboim, one of the most important literary and political figures of the 20th Century in Chile, learned about Neruda's work early on in his life. His appreciation of it, which is not free of controversy, fluctuates between total initial admiration, and some rejection later on. Teiltelboim's appraisal of Neruda's work changed over time, but he eventually reappraised the poet's work. These changes are registered in a series of articles and interviews published in different media over the years. This essay intends to shed some light on Teitelboim's critical view on Neruda's work by reviewing these publications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]