The Spanish American Reader

By Ernesto Nelson

Book Overview

The Spanish American Reader is a book edited by Ernesto Nelson that offers a comprehensive collection of literary works from Spanish American authors. The book is divided into three sections, each representing a different period of Spanish American literature. The first section covers the colonial period, featuring works by authors such as Sor Juana In�����s de la Cruz and Bartolom����� de las Casas. The second section covers the 19th century, including works by renowned authors like Jos����� Mart������ and Rub�����n Dar������o. The final section covers the 20th century, featuring works by writers such as Jorge Luis Borges and Gabriel Garc������a M�����rquez.The book includes a wide range of literary genres, including poetry, essays, and short stories. The works are presented in both Spanish and English, making it an excellent resource for Spanish language learners and literature enthusiasts alike. In addition to the literary works, the book also includes an introduction by the editor, providing historical and cultural context for the works included in the collection.Overall, The Spanish American Reader is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the rich literary tradition of Spanish America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163626716
• ISBN13: 9781163626719
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"