Edición ampliada, al cuidado de José Montero Reguera, catedrático de Literatura Española
Con las Novelas ejemplares Cervantes da nueva muestra de su inmenso talento como escritor. Esta aventura cervantina, que consiste en adaptar a la literatura española un género foráneo -la novela corta italiana-, se salda con unos relatos magníficos, diversos en temas y registros -los hay picarescos, realistas, maravillosos...-, pero siempre sorprendentemente frescos y atractivos. Presididas por una intención ejemplarizante que les da el nombre, las Novelas ejemplares constituyen un impresionante mosaico de personajes y recursos narrativos.
Esta edición incluye una introducción que contextualiza la obra, un aparato de notas, una cronología y una bibliografía esencial, así como también varias propuestas de discusión y debate en torno a la lectura. Está al cuidado de José Montero Reguera, catedrático de literatura española en la Universidad de Vigo.
«Por las cosas que dicen que dije cuando loco, podéis considerar las que diré y haré cuando cuerdo.»
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
The best books ever written
Enhanced edition, at the hands of José Montero Reguera, Professor of Spanish Literature.
With his Exemplary Novels, Cervantes once again displays his immense talent as a writer. This Cervantine adventure, which consists of adapting a foreign genre—the Italian short novel—for Spanish literature stars magnificent tales, diverse in topic and register, but always fresh and attractive. Led by an exemplary intention that gives the book its name, the Exemplary Novels employ an impressive mosaic of characters and storytelling resources.
This edition includes an introduction contextualizing the work, a notes section, a timeline, and an essential bibliography, as well as several suggested discussion and debate questions about the text. It is under the care of José Montero Reguera, Professor of Spanish Literature at the University of Vigo.
“From the things they say I said while crazy, you can imagine what I’ll say and do when I’m sane.”
Edición ampliada, al cuidado de José Montero Reguera, catedrático de Literatura Española
Con las Novelas ejemplares Cervantes da nueva muestra de su inmenso talento como escritor. Esta aventura cervantina, que consiste en adaptar a la literatura española un género foráneo -la novela corta italiana-, se salda con unos relatos magníficos, diversos en temas y registros -los hay picarescos, realistas, maravillosos...-, pero siempre sorprendentemente frescos y atractivos. Presididas por una intención ejemplarizante que les da el nombre, las Novelas ejemplares constituyen un impresionante mosaico de personajes y recursos narrativos.
Esta edición incluye una introducción que contextualiza la obra, un aparato de notas, una cronología y una bibliografía esencial, así como también varias propuestas de discusión y debate en torno a la lectura. Está al cuidado de José Montero Reguera, catedrático de literatura española en la Universidad de Vigo.
«Por las cosas que dicen que dije cuando loco, podéis considerar las que diré y haré cuando cuerdo.»
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
The best books ever written
Enhanced edition, at the hands of José Montero Reguera, Professor of Spanish Literature.
With his Exemplary Novels, Cervantes once again displays his immense talent as a writer. This Cervantine adventure, which consists of adapting a foreign genre—the Italian short novel—for Spanish literature stars magnificent tales, diverse in topic and register, but always fresh and attractive. Led by an exemplary intention that gives the book its name, the Exemplary Novels employ an impressive mosaic of characters and storytelling resources.
This edition includes an introduction contextualizing the work, a notes section, a timeline, and an essential bibliography, as well as several suggested discussion and debate questions about the text. It is under the care of José Montero Reguera, Professor of Spanish Literature at the University of Vigo.
“From the things they say I said while crazy, you can imagine what I’ll say and do when I’m sane.”
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