The Poema de Mio Cid recounts the adventures of Rodrigo Diaz, an 11th-century hero of Islamic Spain. The Cid and his legendary exploits were already the subjects of ballads, songs, and children's tales by the time of this 12th-century epic poem. The sole dual-language edition currently available. 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.
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.
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.
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.
