Synopses & Reviews
Plays by distinguished authors Oscar Hijuelos, Gary Soto, Federico Garcma Lorca, Pura Belpri, Elena Castedo, Alfonsina Storni, and Denise Ruizare featured in this impressive collection. The plays appear in both English and Spanish, and can be used by those who are learning either language. The selections are diverse: Some plays are short and simple, some more complex; some are humorous, some poignant. There's a play for everyone in this varied collection.
Synopsis
Plays by distinguished authors Oscar Hijuelos, Gary Soto, Federico Garcma Lorca, Pura Belpri, Elena Castedo, Alfonsina Storni, and Denise Ruizare featured in this impressive collection. The plays appear in both English and Spanish, and can be used by those who are learning either language. The selections are diverse: Some plays are short and simple, some more complex; some are humorous, some poignant. There's a play for everyone in this varied collection.
Synopsis
Plays by Oscar Hijuelos, Gary Soto, Federico Garcma Lorca, Pura Belpri, ElenaCastedo, Alfonsina Storni, and Denise Ruiz appear in both English and Spanishand can be used by those who are learning either language.
About the Author
Lori Marie Carlson was born in Jamestown, New York. She holds an M.A. in Hispanic Literature from Indiana University and has taught at several universities. Carlson is also the author of seven books for young adults, including the acclaimed Cool Salsa. The Sunday Tertulia is her first novel. She lives in New York City.
Table of Contents
These shoes of mine = Estos zapatos mâios / Gary Soto -- Tropical memories = Remembranzas tropicales / Pura Belprâe -- Jump in = Salta tâu tambiâen / Denise Ruiz -- The girl who waters basil and the very inquisitive prince = La niäna que riega la albahaca y el prâincipe preguntâon / Federico Garcâia Lorca -- Luck = La buena suerte / Elena Castedo -- A dream in the road = Un sueäno en el camino / Alfonsina Storni -- Christmas fantasy = Fantasâia de Navidad / Oscar Hijuelos.