Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories

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A major new anthology of Spanish short stories, curated by celebrated translator Margaret Jull Costa

This exciting new collection celebrates the Spanish short story, from its modern origins in the nineteenth century to the remarkable work being written today. Featuring over fifty stories selected by revered translator Margaret Jull Costa, it blends hidden gems and old favourites, surprising new voices and giants of Spain's literary culture, from Emilia Pardo Bazan and Leopoldo Alas, through Merc Rodoreda and Manuel Rivas, to Javier Marias. Brimming with romance, horror, history, farce, strangeness and beauty, and showcasing alluring hairdressers, war defectors, vampiric mothers, and talismanic mandrake roots, the daring and entertaining assortment of tales in The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories will be a treasure trove for readers.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780241390474
Published: June 2021

Number of pages: 416
Width: 162 mm
Height: 240 mm
Depth: 37 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd