A Spanish Anthology

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.8
Word count
596K words
Chapters
60

Tags

English Originals Foreign Literature Slow ReadingShort Story CollectionClassic RetranslationPoetry CollectionTraditional AestheticsEclectic ReadingExotic CultureFolk CustomsSpanish SpiritMusical Rhythm

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.A Spanish Anthology  by J. D. M. FordAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Jan 10, 2013

Editor's review

This is an anthology of Spanish literature edited by J. D. M. Ford and presented in English, covering selected poems and prose passages from Spanish literature; it is an introductory collection aimed at English-speaking readers. Its strength lies in selection rather than completeness: the editor chooses texts from a teaching and guiding perspective, allowing readers to encounter Spanish literature across different periods and genres within a limited space. It suits use as a course companion or as a first stop for self-learners. Because it is an anthology, individual pieces are brief; readers should not expect a complete picture of any one author, but should treat it as a map of leads and go deeper into writers who interest them. The available information does not specify the contents or annotation conventions, so it is advisable to browse the table of contents first to judge the organizing logic, then read by period or genre alongside background material on the authors. The electronic edition is convenient for searching and excerpting, and works well for classroom selections and reading-group assignments.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the table of contents and the editor’s preface first to understand how the selections are arranged by period and genre, then decide whether to read straight through or browse.
  2. Read in groups by period or genre, and after each group look up the relevant literary background to trace a rough outline.
  3. When a writer interests you, note the title and seek out their major works elsewhere; there is no need to expect completeness from the anthology.

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Contents

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FAQ

Are the selections in the original or in English translation? The information lists the language as English, indicating a Spanish literature anthology for English-speaking readers, with the selected works presented in English. If you need the Spanish original alongside, look for a bilingual edition or an anthology in the original language; this book is better used as an introductory guide.
Which periods and genres does the anthology cover? The information only identifies it as an anthology of Spanish literature and does not list specific contents or historical range. Before reading, check the table of contents and the editor’s note to learn how the selections are distributed by period and genre, then plan your reading order accordingly.
Is it suitable for complete beginners studying on their own? This is an English-language anthology, so the reading barrier is English rather than Spanish. Readers with comfortable English who have no systematic knowledge of Spanish literature can use it as an introduction; if English reading is difficult, start with a more fully annotated introductory guide.

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