{"product_id":"9788417782054","title":"Love stories \/ Romantic tales","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLove stories \/ Romantic Tales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bilingual edition gathers a carefully curated selection of romantic tales written by some of the greatest authors in world literature, such as Mary W. Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, and Oscar Wilde. The reader will find stories that explore love in its many facets, from the most intense passion to repressed desire, melancholy, or sacrifice. Each story allows one to immerse oneself in the sensibility of each era and author, while the arrangement of the original English text alongside its Spanish translation facilitates an enriching reading experience for both those who wish to enjoy classic narrative and those looking to improve their linguistic competence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work compiles short stories that revolve around love as a universal feeling, but approached from very different perspectives. In these tales, love is not always reciprocated or happy; it is often presented as a force that drives tragic decisions, survives loss, or manifests in daily gestures laden with meaning. Each author imparts their characteristic style: from the gothic and melancholic atmosphere of Poe to the irony and elegance of Wilde, as well as the social sensitivity of Dickens and the emotional depth of Shelley. The anthology thus offers a journey through different ways of understanding and narrating love, inviting the reader to reflect on its complex and timeless nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove as a universal experience and its different manifestations: passion, desire, nostalgia, sacrifice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between idealized love and the reality of human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe social and emotional context of the Victorian and Romantic eras reflected in the stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMelancholy and loss as elements inherent to the experience of love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between the language of the heart and literary expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of classic literature who wish to rediscover the genre of the romantic tale through established writers. It is also particularly useful for English students or people interested in improving their reading comprehension in this language, thanks to its bilingual format. Likewise, it is a suitable read for those looking for a brief but substantial anthology that allows for enjoying several stories in a short time without sacrificing literary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of love stories written by essential authors of world literature, in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to read and compare the original English text with its Spanish translation, facilitating language learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plural vision of love, far from simplistic clichés, that invites reflection on the complexity of feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible and rewarding reading experience, ideal both for getting started with the classics and for delving deeper into them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA manageable and well-crafted format, characteristic of the Bilingual Classics collection, which combines literary quality and didactic utility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Shelley, Mary W.; Poe, Edgar Allan; Dickens, Charles; Wilde, Oscar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS, ELT: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: BILINGUAL CLASSICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 221 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove Stories \/ Cuentos Románticos presents itself as a brief but significant anthology, ideal for those who wish to approach classic narrative on the theme of love without having to face extensive novels. The selection of authors, which ranges from gothic romanticism to social realism, offers a representative sample of different literary sensibilities. The bilingual format adds notable pedagogical value, both for English students and for readers interested in appreciating the nuances of the original text. It is a functional and well-crafted edition that fulfills its purpose of bringing great stories to a wide audience, without encyclopedic pretensions but with the rigor of the original sources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408598229339,"sku":"9788417782054","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841778205.jpg?v=1781865766","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417782054","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}