{"product_id":"9788490072721","title":"Ancient tales","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncient Tales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together nine short stories by Emilia Pardo Bazán under the title *Ancient Tales*, a display of her mastery of the short-story genre. The reader will find narratives that navigate between legend, history, and moral fiction, in which the author explores human passions, ethical dilemmas, and settings from past eras. A volume that offers a gateway to the most concentrated and symbolic narrative work of one of the key figures of realism and naturalism in Spanish literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Ancient Tales* is a collection of short stories where Emilia Pardo Bazán recreates atmospheres and characters from other times. Through titles such as \"La Paloma,\" \"Prejaspes,\" \"Zenana,\" or \"La gota de cera,\" the author weaves stories that combine historical, biblical, and legendary elements with profound psychological observation. Each story functions as a small, autonomous piece, often with a moral background or a reflection on the human condition, power, love, or death. Pardo Bazán's prose, precise and evocative, transports the reader to settings ranging from ancient Persia to medieval courts and villages, offering a cultured and entertaining vision of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMorality and ethics in historical and legendary contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, sacrifice, and passion in their most extreme forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower, ambition, and their tragic consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe literary recreation of myths, legends, and biblical episodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of female psychology in settings from other eras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in classical Spanish literature from the late 19th century, especially the work of Emilia Pardo Bazán. It is also suitable for those who enjoy short stories with a historical, moral, or legendary background, as well as for students and scholars of realist and naturalist narrative in Spain. Its length makes it accessible for agile and reflective reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative sample of Emilia Pardo Bazán's talent for the literary short story, a genre she mastered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNine short stories that allow for reading in small doses, ideal for the reader with little time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA cultured and literary vision of history and legend, narrated with the elegant and precise prose of one of the great authors of Spanish realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach to the thematic and stylistic diversity of Pardo Bazán, beyond her best-known novels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pardo Bazán, Emilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of *Ancient Tales* by Emilia Pardo Bazán, published by Linkgua Ediciones, offers a careful selection of nine stories that allow one to appreciate the author's versatility and depth in the short-story genre. It is a work of interest both for followers of the author and for those who wish to begin exploring her narrative, as it concentrates in few pages her ability to combine erudition, narrative tension, and moral reflection. Its manageable format and affordable price make it an attractive option for personal and academic libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406498259291,"sku":"9788490072721","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007272.jpg?v=1781836184","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490072721","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}