First Spanish reader

El cuento hispánico: A Graded Literary Anthology , Eighth Edition, is designed for intermediate college Spanish reading courses. This book provides students with a collection of fi rst-rate Spanish-language short stories with which to expand their reading skills and their knowledge of Hispanic culture as por- trayed in these works. Although literary excellence was the primary crite- rion in selecting stories, an effort was also made to choose tales that can be read in one sitting.

"The tests offer practice in all four papers of the exam : reading and use of English, writing, listening and speaking"-- Back cover.

With culturally thematic chapters and a traditionally organized grammar sequence, this is a solid and complete introductory course. It is ideal for instructors who want a balanced, contemporary course but not necessarily an innovative methodology. Although chapter changes in the new edition include an overall shortening, a trimming of grammar detail, and adding more visually-based activities, the basic methodology remains unchanged.

Una de las escritoras laicas del siglo de Oro que siempre recibio favorable critica y ademas fue sumamente admirada en su tiempo, fue dona Ana Caro. Sin embargo, aunque los criticos e historiadores afirmaron que Ana Caro fue una prolifica escritora, solo se conservan dos obras dramaticas: "Valor, agravio y mujer" y "El conde Partinuples." Este estudio esboza la vida de Ana Caro, examina y discute extensamente ambas comedias y analiza la versificacion y la estructura interna de su obra."