POETA Y MAR

An elucidation in Spanish of the dramatic intentions and accomplishments of the two best imitators of the inspired craftsmanship of Pedro Calderón de la Barca, this is the first monograph to be published on Rojas Zorilla and Moreto for at least two decades. Following an introductory section, in which she discusses and compares the differing attitudes and methods of the two dramatists, the author concentrates on their respective achievements in the genres which they practiced with enthusiasm and ability. Among the comedies and serious secular plays selected for analysis are not only their...

Entrar a la obra de Barthes quizas no sea facil. Exige del lector al menos una cierta familiaridad con dominios muy diversos de las ciencias referidas al hombreb& Pero al mismo tiempo parece indispensable una particular disposicion de la sensibilidad para acoger esa palabra que no pocas veces habla con la pasion de la intimidad. El libro de Giordano es solo el camino hacia el saber barthesiano de la literatura. Y lo es precisamente en la medida en que no constituye una introduccion a la obra de Barthes, sino porque se habra situado desde el comienzo "en medio" de ella. La busqueda sostiene...

To complement the historical survey, a brief description of the social environment in Los Angeles is included. In addition, a short presentation on how the Spanish printing press and newspapers evolved in America is presented to show how these two processes contributed to the literary and cultural background of this ethnic group.

Nothing can save Alex's life- that's what all the doctors say, but his mother knows it's not true. She knows that the Lost Spells of the Egyptian Book of the Dead can crack open a door to the afterlife, pulling her son back from the brink. When she uses the spells, five evil ancients -the Death Walkers- are also brought back to life, releasing an ancient evil.