EAN: 9780241390504

THE PENGUIN BOOK OF SPANISH SHORT STORIES

A vibrant collection of classic Spanish short stories and hidden gems alike  compiled by
celebrated translator Margaret Jull Costa   A Penguin Classic   This exciting collection
celebrates the Spanish short story  from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to the
remarkable work being written today. Featuring over fifty stories selected by revered
translator Margaret Jull Costa  it blends hidden gems and old favorites  surprising new voices
and giants of Spain's literary culture  from Emilia Pardo Bazán and Leopoldo Alas  through
Mercè Rodoreda and Manuel Rivas  to Javier Marías. Brimming with romance  horror  history 
farce  strangeness and beauty  and showcasing alluring hairdressers  war defectors  vampiric
mothers  and talismanic mandrake roots  the daring and entertaining assortment of tales in The
Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories will be a treasure trove for readers.  Penguin Classics
is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world  representing a
global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.
Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by
distinguished scholars and contemporary authors  as well as up-to-date translations by
award-winning translators.

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