Modern Spanish Lyrics

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Word count: 447K words
Chapters: 45

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.Modern Spanish Lyrics by E. C. Hills and S. Griswold MorleyAuthor: ,Language: Spanish, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Jun 14, 2005

Editor's review

This book is an English anthology of Spanish poetry, edited by E. C. Hills and S. Griswold Morley, and belongs to the early electronic texts of Project Gutenberg. Its value lies not in offering cutting-edge contemporary research, but in preserving, as a public-domain ebook, a searchable and citable anthology of Spanish poetry that gives readers access to the rhythm and themes of Spanish verse in an English-language context. As supplementary material for bilingual comparison or translation studies, it is suited to observing the selection criteria and translation strategies of early editors. There is no need to read it straight through; one may dip in by poet or century and watch for the literary-historical clues revealed in the notes and introduction. Because it is an electronic text, its layout and annotation conventions may differ from those of a printed book, so it is advisable to use it alongside other editions for comparison. Overall, this is an anthology more useful as a tool than as a work for appreciation, suited to readers with clear reading goals.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Undergraduates or self-learners studying Spanish poetry who need an English reference
Literature students researching early translation and anthologizing of Spanish literature
Teachers and librarians seeking public-domain electronic texts to supplement reading materials
General readers with a preliminary interest in the history of Spanish poetry who can accept an English introduction

Not a good fit for

Advanced researchers seeking detailed notes on every poem and contemporary scholarly introductions
Specialist readers expecting the complete works of a single poet
Readers unaccustomed to English introductions and electronic-text layout who need the experience of reading a printed book

Reading tips

Begin with the editor's introduction or the table of contents, group the poems by century or poet, and focus on three to five poems at a time.
Mark unfamiliar words or allusions first and look them up after finishing the poem, so as not to interrupt its rhythm.
Compare with the Spanish original or other translations where possible, and observe how the English translation handles them.
After reading, choose one poem and write a brief response, recording the impression made on you by the editor's selections.

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FAQ

Is this book in the Spanish original or in English translation?

According to the information, the title is Modern Spanish Lyrics, the editors are E. C. Hills and S. Griswold Morley, the language is marked as Spanish, and it is a public-domain electronic text. Usually such anthologies present Spanish poetry with an English introduction and translations; whether each poem includes the original text must be checked against the actual text. It is advisable to open it and first look at the table of contents and introduction to confirm the format before deciding how to read it.

Can I read it without any knowledge of Spanish?

Yes, but you will need the help of the English translations and notes. This book was compiled for English-language readers, and its introduction and translations can help you understand the general meaning of the poems. If you know no Spanish at all, it is best to aim at understanding the themes and poets rather than scrutinizing the meter word by word. To appreciate the sound and rhythm of the original more deeply, you need basic Spanish or should study alongside a language course.

Will the electronic layout affect reading?

Project Gutenberg electronic texts are strong in being searchable and copyable, but the line breaks and note placement of poems may differ from those in a printed book. It is advisable to use reading software that lets you adjust font size and line spacing, and when line breaks are disordered, consult the table of contents or read in sections. If you cite it, verify the specific passages and page information; electronic versions usually do not provide printed-book page numbers.

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