Sobre héroes y tumbas

Ernesto Sabato nació en Rojas, provincia de Buenos Aires, en 1911. Hizo cursos de filosofía en la Universidad de La Plata, trabajó en el Laboratorio Curie y abandonó la ciencia en 1945 para dedicarse a la literatura. En su extensa obra se destacan sus tres novelas: El túnel, Sobre héroes y tumbas y Abaddón el exterminador. Escritores tan dispares como Camus, Greene, Thomas Mann, Quasimodo, Piovene, Gombrowicz y Nadeau han escrito con admiración sobre su obra. En 1983, fue elegido presidente de la Conadep. Fruto de las tareas de dicha comisión fue el sobrecogedor volumen Nunca más....

«El túnel» (1948), del argentino Ernesto Sábato, es una de las grandes novelas sudamericanas de este siglo, cuyos ecos recogieron pronto en Europa Graham Greene y Camus. El relato, montado con los recursos de la novela policial, desarrolla un personaje que revela su psicología introspectiva e impone al lector un análisis de la desesperanza. El protagonista, Juan Pablo Castel, persigue inútilmente lo inalcanzable, que no es sino el regreso a la infancia, simbolizada en la ventana de un cuadro, motivo reiterado largamente en la narración.

En estas cinco cartas que Ernesto Sabato dirige a sus lectores ahonda en su análisis de nuestra realidad, empezado con Antes del fin, y aboga por un nuevo humanismo, con «la convicción de que únicamente los valores del espíritu nos pueden salvar de este terremoto que amenaza la condición humana».Los progresos de la ciencia y la técnica han transformado al hombre en un simple engranaje de una máquina de producir y consumir. Esta dramática preocupación por lo económico, la idolatría por la técnica y la explotación del hombre nos han llevado a la masificación, a la...

Classic poems for young people is a careful selection of the most representative and wonderful compositions that have been recited among lovers. In this book are the verses that have moved generations. Its purpose is to provide the Spanish-speaking public with a wealth of beauty and reflections on love, death and hope, for as long as love exists, the promise of life will be renewed, and while hope exists, illusion will be kept alive. These are the greatest gifts that humanity has and Classic Poems for young people pay tribute once again.

Aimed at third-year students of Spanish, this book fills a need not met by other Spanish conversation textbooks. It facilitates lively and meaningful conversations via a variety of texts, including newspaper and journal articles, short stories, and passages from novels, as well as visual material and detailed guides for three films and novels. The texts have universal resonance and are designed to complement and enrich each other. A wide assortment of creative activities enhances comprehension, analysis, spontaneous discussion, and role-playing. The book includes online resources for each...

English Spanish Bilingual Childrens Book. Perfect for kid studying English or Spanish as their second language. In this touching bedtime story, a little girl describes why her Mom is awesome. We see her going through her day, carrying the warmest feeling about her mother. Mom always knows how she feels and can help with any problem. Mom can make the most complicated braid and explain fractions; Mom can help to wake her up in the morning and hug her tightly when she’s sad. With adorable illustrations and a message to which everyone can relate, this is a perfect book for kids and their moms.

Broadens vocabulary base. Adds even more grammar skills. Enriches conversational abilities. The Fastest Way to Learn a Language, Guaranteed! Easy to use while driving, walking, working around the home. Available in three levels -- beginning through advanced. Recorded by professional native speakers. Unique format allows for recall and repetition. Includes Listening Guide(s) with recorded text and grammar notes. Focus is on communication!