Novelas Cortas by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón

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Author Alarcón, Pedro Antonio de, 1833-1891
Editor Giese, William F. (William Frederic), 1864-
Title Novelas Cortas
Contents Preface -- La buenaventura -- La corneta de llaves -- La corneta de llaves -- Las dos glorias -- El afrancesado -- !Viva el papa! -- El extranjero -- El libro talonario -- Moros y cristianos -- El año en Spitzberg -- Idiomatic commentary -- Notes -- Exercises for translation into Spanish -- Vocabulary.
Credits Produced by Stan Goodman, Miranda van de Heijning, Renald
Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Novelas Cortas" by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This work is designed for students of Spanish, showcasing narratives that illuminate aspects of Spanish life and history through engaging tales. The stories are notable for their accessible style and humor, and they feature an array of characters that reflect the social dynamics of their time. The opening of "Novelas Cortas" introduces the first story, "La Buenaventura," where a ragged and humorous gypsy named Heredia arrives at the headquarters of the Captain General of Granada. Heredia claims to possess information regarding a notorious criminal, Parrón, for whom a reward had been announced. As he relates his encounter with Parrón, a mix of dark humor and tension unfolds, showcasing a bandit known for his ruthlessness. The story sets the tone for a blend of adventure and social commentary, with a focus on Heredia's wit as he navigates through dangerous circumstances while trying to claim his reward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
Subject Spanish language -- Readers
Category Text
EBook-No. 15532
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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