Description
Spanning the modern evolution of the Spanish short story from the nineteenth century to today, this vibrant anthology brings together more than fifty tales selected by acclaimed translator and editor Margaret Jull Costa. Rather than limiting itself to a single language, the collection highlights Spain’s literary diversity by drawing from works originally written in Basque, Castilian Spanish, Catalan, and Galician. Across its pages, romance, horror, history, farce, and the uncanny collide—populated by unforgettable figures such as hairdressers, war defectors, vampiric mothers, and even talismanic mandrake roots—while the Spanish Civil War’s shadow can be felt in both lives and themes. With Costa’s discerning eye and the anthology’s lively range of voices—from foundational giants to contemporary masters—this is a treasure trove for readers who want their literature daring, entertaining, and beautifully strange.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2022
ISBN: 9780241390504
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First Published
2022
Language
eng
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