num_pages: 176
description: Dive into the tales of Spain-in Spanish and in EnglishIn "Stories from Spain/Historias de Espana," we've placed the Spanish and English stories side by side--"lado a lado"--so you can practice and improve your reading skills in your new language while enjoying the support of your native language. This way, you'll avoid the inconvenience of constantly having to look up unfamiliar words and expressions in a dictionary. Read as much as you can understand, and then look to the facing page for help. As you read, you can check your comprehension by comparing the two versions of the story. You'll also find a bilingual vocabulary list at the end of the book, so you'll have a handy reference for new words."Stories from Spain/Historias de Espana" allows you to explore Spain's rich history. It included 18 well-known Spanish legends that chronicle almost 1,000 years of Spanish history. These tales will introduce you to an array of characters as dynamic and colorful as the country that gave birth to them. Moors, kings, nobles, rogues, and pirates are among those who will make these pages come alive for you As you read these stories side by side, you will be not only fine-tuning your language skills but also gaining insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish people.Lemor of Ireland = Lémore de Irlanda --The gypsy's prophecy = La profecía de la gitana --The ransom = Es rescate --The lovers of Teruel = Los amantes de Teruel --Aliatar's horse = El caballo de Aliatar --The woman warrior = La mujer guerrera --The old woman and the candlestick = La vieja del candelero --The bridge of St. Martin in Toledo = El puente de San Martín en Toledo --Casilda's roses = Las rosas de Casilda --The mysterious drawer = El cajón misterioso --The student of Salamanca = El estudiante de Salamanca --Pedro de Urdemalas = Pedro de Urdemalas --Murillo, the famous painter = Murillo, pinto famoso --The mercy dagger = El puñal de misericordia --The mystery of the lost jewels = El misterio de las joyas perdidas --The pirate's cave = La gruta del pirata --The spirits = Las ánimas --The lady of stone = La dama de piedra
language: Spanish; Castilian
title: Stories from Spain / Historias de España
titlecomplete: Stories from Spain / Historias de España (Side by Side Bilingual Books)
genres: Spanish Literature, Short Stories, Spain
ratings_count: 90
publisher: McGraw-Hill