Dreams and Realities offers a sampling of Gorriti's stories, showing the range of her commitment to political fiction drawn in the romantic style. Originally published in four volumes under the titles Sueños y realidades and Panoramas de la vida, her works deal with the tyranny of the Rosas regime, the mediating role of women, and the clash of European and indigenous cultures. Notwithstanding her personal political leanings, Gorriti's stories and fictions provide a dose of swashbuckling adventure and romance. Translated into English for the first time by Sergio Waisman and with an Introduction, Chronology, and Critical Notes by Francine Masiello, the book gives a woman's view of the world of political intrigue and civil interest that marks Latin America's turbulent nineteenth century.

Contents:                 

The quena -- Treasure of the Incas -- The deadman's fiancee -- The mazorquero's daughter -- The black glove -- If you do wrong, expect no good -- Gubi Amaya -- A year in California.