Galdos (1843-1920) ranks alongside such 19th-century realists as Dickens, Balzac, and Tolstoy. Throughtout his writings, Galdos chronicles the public and private life of Madrid during its formative years as a modern city. This novella recounts an avaricious moneylender's attempts to restore his son's failing health through acts of charity. Dual-language edition. Dover Original.
Selections from Don Quixote: A Dual-Language Book by Miguel de Cervantes [Saavedra] How Don Quixote was knighted, his valiant battle with the windmills, and much more. English translations on facing pages of original Spanish text capture the flavor and romance of this literary masterpiece.
Spanish Stories: A Dual-Language Book by Angel Flores Unique format offers 13 great stories in Spanish — from classics by Cervantes and Alarcon to contemporary works by Borges and Goytisolo. Complete faithful English translations on facing pages.
Lazarillo de Tormes (Dual-Language) by Anonymous, Stanley Appelbaum The first picaresque novel, and a gem of Spanish literature. A brief, simply told tale of a rogue's adventures and misadventures — full of laconic cynicism; spiced with puns and wordplay.
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.
Spring Sonata / Sonata de primavera: A Dual-Language Book by Ramón del Valle-Inclán, Stanley Appelbaum From the author's highly regarded Sonata tetralogy comes the 1904 Spring Sonata, a tale of innocence betrayed. This new translation of the pinnacle of Spanish modernist prose is the only available dual-language edition.
Stories and Poems/Cuentos y Poesías: A Dual-Language Book by Rubén Darío, Stanley Appelbaum Rich selection of works by Nicaraguan writer Rubén Darío, the high priest of the modernismo school of literature, features poems and stories from Azul (Blue), Prosas profanas (Worldly Hymns), and others.
First Spanish Reader : A Beginner's Dual-Language Book by Angel Flores Delightful stories, other material based on works of Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Ricardo Palma, other noted writers. Complete faithful English translations on facing pages. Exercises.
