Novelas y teatro   By: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616)

Novelas y teatro by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a masterpiece of Spanish literature that showcases the creative genius of one of the greatest writers of all time. This collection brings together some of Cervantes' most renowned works, including "Don Quixote" and "Rinconete y Cortadillo," as well as lesser-known gems like "La Galatea" and "El coloquio de los perros."

Cervantes' genius shines through in his vivid characterizations, witty dialogue, and intricate plots that blend humor with profound insights into human nature. His explorations of love, friendship, honor, and deception resonate just as powerfully today as they did in his own time.

One of the most striking aspects of Novelas y teatro is Cervantes' ability to seamlessly transition between genres, from the epic scope of "Don Quixote" to the intimate drama of his short stories. This collection offers a comprehensive look at the breadth and depth of his literary talent, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the history of literature.

Overall, Novelas y teatro is a rich and rewarding read that offers a window into the literary world of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, a writer whose influence continues to be felt centuries after his death.

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Parece que los gitanos y gitanas solamente nacieron en el mundo para ser ladrones: nacen de padres ladrones, críanse con ladrones, estudian para ladrones y, finalmente, salen con ser ladrones corrientes y molientes a todo ruedo, y la gana del hurtar y el hurtar son en ellos como acidentes inseparables, que no se quitan sino con la muerte. Una, pues, desta nación, gitana vieja, que podía ser jubilada en la ciencia de Caco, crió una muchacha en nombre de nieta suya, a quien puso nombre Preciosa, y a quien enseñó todas sus gitanerías, y modos de embelecos, y trazas de hurtar. Salió la tal Preciosa la más única bailadora que se hallaba en todo el gitanismo, y la más hermosa y discreta que pudiera hallarse, no entre los gitanos, sino entre cuantas hermosas y discretas pudiera pregonar la fama... Continue reading book >>