These 12 classic short stories reflect the idealistic and exotic appeal of a golden age in Spanish literature. Published from the1830s to the 1860s, the heyday of the Romantic Era, they remain popular with readers of every generation. Featured authors include "Fernan Caballero," Ramon de Mesonero Romanos, Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch, Mariano Jose de Larra, Enrique Gil y Carrasco, and Gustavo Adolfo Becquer. This dual-language edition features an informative introduction and ample footnotes. Together with Spanish Stories of the Late Nineteenth Century, it offers a wide-ranging survey of an important literary age.

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The souls in purgatory ; Lady Luck and Mr. Money ; Soldier John / Fernán Caballero -- The inn, or, Spain in Madrid / Ramón de Mesonero Romanos -- A story of two slaps / Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch -- Marrying in haste ; The old Castilian ; Christmas Eve, 1836 / Mariano José de Larra -- Nightful in San Antonio de la Florida / Enrique Gil y Carrasco -- The green eyes ; Master Pérez, the organist ; Three calendar dates / Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer.