El Teatro en Badajoz, 1860-1886

In this book we're invited to choose words randomly, to count syllables, to let the stress in the words make its music, to give in to the meaning of words, to become readers of poetry, to spread the verses in Spanish that are ours and everybody's. Many wrongly believe that verses are written in a state of agitation, enthusiasm, or near-dementia, but, to the benefit of those trying to write their first poem, Hiriart proves that this is hardly ever the case. Great examples of poetry from classic and contemporary authors, and anecdotes and dialogues of great wit and precision, make this volume a ...

Determined to identify an activity that she can share with her beloved cat, a little girl in a striped kitty costume climbs trees, hosts tea parties and draws pictures while her reluctant cat becomes increasingly dismayed. (fiction > pets)

Emilio es un muchaho de 17 años a quien detiene la policía por robar un coche, una tienda y conducir temerariamente. Como es menor de edad y no puede ingresar en prisión, el juez decreta su ingreso en el reformatorio Leonardo Valverde. Dos policías lo llevan hasta allí en helicóptero. Pero para su sorpresa, cuando aterrizan, lo dejan en medio de un bosque, donde no encuentra ningún reformatorio ni a nadie a quien preguntar. Al día siguiente, se encuentra con un pastor y su rebaño y, tras algunas diferencias, se queda con él. Pero allí, la vida no es nada fácil...

"The first major study on the works of the Mexican novelist, âAngeles Mastretta, demonstrating the rich complexity and range of the author's fiction and essays"--Provided by publisher.