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“j leander starr”

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  • La Gaviota

    A Spanish novel

    by Fernán Caballero ...
    Translated by J. Leander Starr ...
    In "La Gaviota," Fern√°n Caballero intricately weaves a narrative rich in regionalism and the complexities of societal norms in 19th-century Spain. Through the lens of romance and social critique, the novel unfolds the life of a spirited heroine who navigates the turbulent waters of love, duty, and personal aspiration. Caballero's literary style is marked by a vivid and descriptive prose that ... Read more

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  • Spanish Travels, Volume 1

    by John Hay, W. Somerset Maugham ...
    I've always been a fan of nineteenth-century travel narratives in English. They make comparisons that reveal more about England or the US than they do about the country visited. They don't avoid showing their awe or their disgust. They're resolutely opinionated and unabashedly judgmental. In other words, their perspective makes the book. In spite of all that, someone reading these narratives today ... Read more

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  • Anthology Of Spanish Literature

    by Vincente Blasco Ibáñez,Miguel de Cervantes ...
    A collection of nine books with an active table of contents.Authors and works include:Vicente Blasco Ibáñez:The Dead CommandThe Four Horsemen of the ApocalypseLuna BenamorMayflowerNostrum (Our Sea)The Shadow of the CathedralWoman TriumphantMiquel de CervantesDon QuixoteFirst Love: And Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Brazilian Tales (Mobi Classics)

    by Dolores, Carmen; Netto, Coelho; Assis, Joaquim Maria Machado de; Albuquerque, José Medeiros e; ...
    Translated by Isaac GoldbergCONTENTSPRELIMINARY REMARKSTHE ATTENDANT'S CONFESSIONBY JOAQUIM MARIA MACHADO DE ASSITHE FORTUNE-TELLERBY JOAQUIM MARIA MACHADO DE ASSISLIFEBY JOAQUIM MARIA MACHADO DE ASSITHE VENGEANCE OF FELIXBY JOSÉ MEDEIROS E ALBUQUERQUTHE ... ... Read more

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  • Stories of Spain

    by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Prosper Merimee ...
    This beautifully edited e-book contains two short novels. "The Pretty Sister of José" is a sweetly passionate story of love spurned and requited, complete with flamenco singers and bullfighters, all lovingly described by the pen of the incomparable Frances Hodgson Burnett. This story includes the charming original illustrations with plenty of ruffled dresses, bolero hats, flowers, and longing ... Read more

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  • Carmen

    by Prosper Merimee ...
    Translated by Geeorge Burnham Ives ...
    Series series The Art of the Novella
    The novella that was the basis for perhaps the most popular opera of all time, Prosper Mérimée’s Carmen is the swashbuckling story of a nineteenth-century Spanish soldier who deserts his post to pursue the fiery gypsy beauty, Carmen—who is as brave as she is fickle.The opera’s plot, it turns out, is based only on part of the larger adventure that is Carmen. The story opens, for example, with the ... Read more

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  • The Unknown Masterpiece and Other Stories

    by Honore de Balzac ...
    One of the fathers of Realism was the famed 19th century French writer Honore de Balzac. His works are best known for their shrewd, yet honest, interpretation of real life problems within the social classes of French society. He believed that explaining a character would not inform the reader about the character's personality; however, describing their home, possessions, and other details would ... Read more

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  • The best Brazilian Tales Collection

    by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, José Medeiros e Albuquerque, Coelho Netto ...
    Brazilian TalesJoaquim Maria Machado de AssisJoaquim Maria Machado de Assis (1839 – 1908), was a Brazilian novelist, poet, playwright, short story writer, and advocate of monarchism. Widely regarded as the greatest writer of Brazilian literature, nevertheless he did not gain widespread popularity outside Brazil in his own lifetime. He was multilingual, having taught himself French, English, German ... Read more

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  • Memoirs of Casanova — Volume 26: Spain

    by Arthur Machen, Giacomo Casanova ...
    I Am Ordered to Leave Vienna— The Empress Moderates but Does Not Annul the Order— Zavoiski at Munich— My Stay at Augsburg— Gasconnade at Louisburg— The Cologne Newspaper— My Arrival at Aix-la-Chapell ... Read more

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  • The Swan of Vilamorta

    Enriched edition. Love, Betrayal, and Power Dynamics in Rural Spain: A Compelling Tale of Gender Roles and Societal Expectations

    by condesa de Emilia Pardo Bazán, Jordan Pierce ...
    Translated by Mary J. Serrano ...
    In "The Swan of Vilamorta," the esteemed Spanish author Emilia Pardo Baz√°n weaves a richly textured narrative that delves into the complexities of gender, class, and societal expectations in 19th-century Spain. Employing a keen observational style, Pardo Baz√°n crafts a tale suffused with symbolism and intricate characterizations, exploring the struggles of its protagonist against a backdrop of ... Read more

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  • Prosper Mérimée's Short Stories

    Enriched edition.

    by Prosper Mérimée, Bryce Emerson ...
    Translated by George Burnham Ives ...
    Prosper Mérimée's Short Stories exemplifies the art of the novella, showcasing Mérimée's masterful craftsmanship in storytelling and character development. His narratives weave together a rich tapestry of themes including love, jealousy, and fate, often set against the backdrop of historical and societal dilemmas. The concise yet powerful prose employs a distinctive blend of realism and ... Read more

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  • Remember the Alamo

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr ...
    Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr (March 29, 1831 – March 10, 1919) was a British novelist. In 1888, the historical novel "Remember the Alamo" was published to popular and critical acclaim. Set during the Texas fight for independence, the book includes vivid portraits of Santa Anna, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. ... Read more

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