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Short Stories in Spanish: New Penguin Parallel Text (Spanish and English Edition
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- 9780140265415
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0140265414
ISBN-13
9780140265415
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1820683
Product Key Features
Book Title
Short Stories in Spanish : New Penguin Parallel Text
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
European / Spanish & Portuguese, Anthologies (Multiple Authors)
Genre
Fiction, Literary Collections
Type
Bilingual
Book Series
Penguin Parallel Text Ser.
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
6.5 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2001-274151
Dewey Edition
21
Notes by
King, John R.
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
863/.0108064
Grade To
UP
Edition Description
Bilingual edition
Table Of Content
Short Stories in Spanish - New Penguin Parallel Text - Edited by John R. King Introduction Eva's Indifference Soledad Puértolas (1947- ) Translated by John R. King A Literary Tea Party Julio Ramón Ribeyro (1929- ) Translated by Clive Griffin On the Honeymoon Javier Marias (1951- ) Translated by Eric Southworth Waliamai Isabel Allende (1942- ) Translated by Margaret Sayers Peden Maria dos Prazeres Gabriel García Márquez (1928- ) Translated by Edith Grossman Las Amigas Carlos Fuentes (1928- ) Translated by Alfred Mac Adam Absurd Ending Laura Freixas (1958- ) Translated by John R. King The Possessed Antonio Muñez Molina (1956- ) Translated by John R. King Second Time Round Julio Cortázar (1914-84) Translated by Clive Griffin Syllabus Juan Benet (1927-93) Translated by Eric Southworth Notes on Spanish Texts Acknowledgments
Synopsis
This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Spanish and in English translation. Including stories by Fuentes, Molinas, Marquez and Cortazar, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Spanish and Latin American culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool., A dual-language edition of contemporary stories from throughout the Hispanic world, perfect for learners of either language This volume of ten short stories, with parallel translations, offers students of Spanish at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature, without having constantly to refer back to a dictionary. Richly diverse in themes and styles, the stories are by both new and well-established writers and range from the sharp insights of Gabriel Garc a M rquez's "Mar a dos Prazeres" and the teasing, deceptive simplicity of Javier Mar as's "On the Honeymoon" to Isabel Allende's powerful evocation of the oral traditions of the Amerindian and the philosophical speculation of Laura Freixas's "Absurd Ending." Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language., A dual-language edition of contemporary stories from throughout the Hispanic world, perfect for learners of either language This volume of ten short stories, with parallel translations, offers students of Spanish at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature, without having constantly to refer back to a dictionary. Richly diverse in themes and styles, the stories are by both new and well-established writers and range from the sharp insights of Gabriel García Márquez's "María dos Prazeres" and the teasing, deceptive simplicity of Javier Marías's "On the Honeymoon" to Isabel Allende's powerful evocation of the oral traditions of the Amerindian and the philosophical speculation of Laura Freixas's "Absurd Ending." Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language.
LC Classification Number
PQ6267.E8S56 1999
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- d***d (822)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book looks to be brand new, better than described! It was shipped quickly, and I'm glad to say it survived being packaged in only a mylar envelope. I would like to see better packaging, but what the hey, it arrived in one piece, so I'll be grateful for that. I would not hesitate to purchase from this Seller again. Thank you, halfpricebooksrecordsmag, for a perfect transaction!
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- 29 Nov, 2022
Good but the “stories” are actually one story broken into short chapters.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooksusa
- 23 May, 2024
Recommended
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- d***d (822)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book looks to be brand new, better than described! It was shipped quickly, and I'm glad to say it survived being packaged in only a mylar envelope. I would like to see better packaging, but what the hey, it arrived in one piece, so I'll be grateful for that. I would not hesitate to purchase from this Seller again. Thank you, halfpricebooksrecordsmag, for a perfect transaction!
- v***c (1484)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived quickly even with Media Mail. Book was packaged securely. The condition was near mint, with an excellent quality and appearance. I would rate this a Fantastic value. Communication was clear, concise and quick, and the seller was very helpful. I would most certainly do business with them again. Give them a look, and buy/bid with confidence. Thank you very much for your time, attention and help. Many Thanks!!! A+A+A+A+A+
- m***t (3969)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseQuick shipment by seller--Fair price for shipping--Item packaged very well--Good communication--I am very satisfied with this seller and this transaction--Thank you--Be Safe However, this book had terrible photo reproduction, which is NOT the fault of the seller, but IS the fault of the book's publisher--Most of the images were printed way too dark and too contrasty, so many details were impossible to see--Some of the research was insufficient and, in some cases, was practically non-existentBessemer and Lake Erie Railroad (Images of Rail), Springirth, Kenneth C., 978073 (#186863824454)