Prepared by U. S. linguists, this dictionary uses idioms, phrases, and sentences as basic units — not single words. English-Spanish and Spanish-English sections contain modern equivalents for over 18,000 sentences. Introduction covers phonetics, syntax.
Three-Cornered Hat & Captain Poison (Dual-Language) by Pedro Antonio de Alarcon, Stanley Appelbaum The basis of de Falla's popular ballet of the same name, The Three-Cornered Hat relates a madcap series of romantic misadventures. Also Captain Poison, a witty "taming of the shrew" tale. Original Spanish, English translation.
Aunt Tula/La Tía Tula: A Dual-Language Book by Miguel de Unamuno A memorable portrait of the indomitable Aunt Tula, who fulfills her maternal desires on her own terms. An informative introduction and footnotes make this novel both instructive and entertaining.
Spanish Stories of the Late Nineteenth Century: A Dual-Language Book by Stanley Appelbaum These 11 tales — published between 1870 and 1900 — are by 4 outstanding authors who brought new life to Spanish literature: Juan Valera, Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, Leopoldo Alas ("Clarín"), and Emilia Pardo Bazán.
Book of Poems (Selection)/Libro de poemas (Selección): A Dual-Language Book by Federico García Lorca, Stanley Appelbaum, Stanley Appelbaum Selections from the 1921 work Libro de poemas spotlight 55 poems, all imbued with the spirit and folklore of the beloved poet's native Andalusia. Introduction. Notes.
Spanish Traditional Ballads/Romances Viejos Españoles by Stanley Appelbaum 53 classic verse narratives, from a variety of cultures and set in a distinctive Spanish milieu, recount stories of kings, warriors, Charlemagne and his peers, Virgil, Helen of Troy, and other legendary figures.
