Adventure books: origin, authors and most famous titles
Adventure novels are books with a lot of risk, powerful plots and great emotions. These are the most important within the genre.
Literature
Works by Federico GarcÃa Lorca
Federico GarcÃa Lorca is a universal author and his work influences everything that came after. Learn about his most famous texts in this article.
The most famous modernist authors
When talking about modernism one usually thinks of Rubén DarÃo and his work Azul. But if you want to meet the other modernist authors, click here!
Literary modernism: what it is and its characteristics
The term modernism refers to a cultural and literary movement born between 1880 and 1917. Come and learn more about it.
Albert Camus. Anniversary of his birth. 20 chosen phrases
Albert Camus would have had his birthday today. We remember this French writer and philosopher with 20 selected phrases from his work.
Benjamin Prado
BenjamÃn Prado is one of the Spanish writers with the greatest international reach today. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
What are the dimensions of a text
Annotations are the suggestions or remarks that an author writes around a specific text. Come, learn more about it.
Editorial news for November. A selection
November arrives with editorial novelties of all genres. This is a selection of titles chosen among them.
Robert Graves: his best known books
Robert Graves was a renowned British scholar admired for his historical and mythological works. These are his best known books.
Juanjo Braulio. Interview with the author of Dirty and Wicked
Juanjo Braulio, author of The Silence of the Swamp and Dirty and Wicked, grants us this interview where he talks about them and much more.
Mariana EnrÃquez: horror narrator in Spanish
Mariana EnrÃquez has become one of the most important horror storytellers in the Spanish language. Find out more about her here!
What are literary devices
Literary resources are usually applied by authors in their works to make them more beautiful. Come and learn more about it.
What is narrative: elements and subgenres
Narrative is an essential literary genre to tell a good story. We break down its most important elements and subgenres.
Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature
Annie Ernaux is the French writer who this 2022 has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Meet the veteran autofiction writer!
Nobel Prize for Literature: Anglo-Saxon winners
More than 30 authors who wrote their work in the English language received the most coveted prize, the Nobel Prize for Literature. Do you know them all?
Nobel Prize for Literature: Hispanic-American laureates
Since the award was created in 1901 there have been 6 Hispanic-American writers who have received the Nobel Prize for Literature. We present them to you.
How to write children's stories
Do you want to know how to write children's stories? Here we tell you everything you need to know about children's stories.
Fernando de Rojas: the author of laws
Fernando de Rojas (c. 1470-1541) is a classic and universal author. He is a writer for La Celestina, although his authorship has been questioned a lot.
What is Enlightenment
The Enlightenment is one of the most unknown centuries in the history of literature. Here we tell you what you need to know.
How to create characters
Do you want to know how to create characters for your novels, stories, etc.? Here we tell you the keys that you have to take into account.
The invisible man: book
The Invisible Man is a novel created by British author HG Wells. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
Stefan Zweig: best books
Talking about the best books by Stefan Zweig implies delving into a wide and versatile work. Come, learn more about the author and his books.
What is a paragraph
Did you think you knew what a paragraph is? Here we give you some new ideas about the concept of a paragraph and its usefulness in writing.
what is a story
Do you know what a story is? If you think that a story is easier to write because it is shorter, you are wrong. Enter here and discover why.
The unbearable lightness of being: summary
The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a philosophical novel by Czech playwright Milan Kundena. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
Summary of Nothing, by Carmen Laforet
Nothing (1945), written by Carmen Laforet, is a very representative novel of "tremendismo". Come, learn more about the author and her work.
Summary of The Family of Pascal Duarte
The family of Pascal Duarte is a novel by the famous Spanish writer Camilo José Celá. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
Characteristics of the narrative text
Narrative texts are an omnipresent form of communication in the daily life of human beings. Come and learn more about it.
Renaissance prose
Renaissance prose is one whose peak took place between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries in Europe. Come, learn more about the genre and its authors.
Lope de Vega: biography
Lope de Vega is one of the heroes of literature in the Castilian language. Come, learn more about the author, his work and his legacy.
Summary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a well-known work by the American Mark Twain. Come, learn more about the title and its author.
The Pazos de Ulloa
Los Pazos de Ulloa (1886) is a novel by the Spanish writer Emilia Pardo Bazán. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
Realistic novel: what it is and characteristics
The realistic novel seeks to represent the environment, society and customs in a meticulous and objective way. Come, learn more about it.
Stefan Zweig: books
Stefan Zweig was a prolific Viennese storyteller who broke sales records in his time. Come, learn more about him and his work.
The witches
The Witches (1983) is a text of children's literature with hints of dark fantasy by Roald Dahl. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
The cemetery of forgotten books
The Cemetery of Forgotten Books is a tetralogy written by Carlos Ruiz Zafón from Barcelona. Come, know more about the work and its author.
How to place commas correctly
How to place commas correctly has been, for many, a struggle. However, there are simple rules to help you achieve this. Come and meet them.
The best books to give this Christmas
Not sure what to buy for your loved ones? If you are looking for ideas, enter this post and discover the best books to give this Christmas.
Spanish literature
Spanish literature is almost a thousand years old, and includes an enormous intellectual and historical wealth. Come and know more about her.
How to write an essay
How to write an essay is simple. It is an organized way of expressing your own ideas on a topic. Come and know what is necessary about it.
Types of poems
There is a great variety of types of poems, according to the meter of their verses, their rhyme or the size of their stanzas. Come and learn more about it.
Short stories: what they are, characteristics and how to write one
Short stories are extremely short stories in which a single topic is addressed. Come, learn more about this narrative subgenre.
The lyric
The lyric is a broad term, sometimes difficult to define according to the optics used for its demarcation. Come and learn more about it.
Anaphora
Anaphora is a rhetorical figure widely used among poets and lyrical writers. Come and learn more about this resource and its uses.
How to write a story
If you want to know how to write a story and how you can do it easily, here are the steps you should take into account.
Parts of a book
Usually, the parts of a book go unnoticed, however, knowing the design of this valuable resource is important. Come and discover everything about it.
+17 of the most beautiful words in our language
We claim the beauty of our language and show you some of the most beautiful words in Spanish. In addition, we tell you what the origin of the language is.
Narrative genre: Elements of narration
Do you know what the elements of the narrative are? Here we explain everything you need to know about this narrative genre.
What is visual poetry?
Visual poetry is the art of surprising with written words that are part of an image. Enter and know its origins, characteristics, and more.
Summary on "The truth about the Savolta case", by Eduardo Mendoza
Enter and enjoy the detailed summary of one of the classics of the writer Eduardo Mendoza "The truth about the Savolta case."
10 short quotes from Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman, American poet, was born in 1819 and died in 1892. Throughout his life, in addition to leaving us ...
Summary of The Tree of Science
The Tree of Science is a jewel of PÃo Baroja. Its autobigraphic tints and its lofty plot catch, move. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
What are the benefits of reading for children and adults
Reading a book not only serves to learn a story, but it has multiple benefits that are reasons for children to read.
The usefulness of the useless
The utility of the useless is an essay that critically addresses the materialism that has invaded education. Come and see more of the work and its author.
The Portrait of Dorian Gray
The Dorian Gray portrait is considered one of the most controversial literary works of the XNUMXth century. Come and learn more about its author and his work.
Miguel de Unamuno's books
Miguel de Unamuno's books represent a great intellectual treasure for humanity. Come and learn more about his life and work.
The dark forest of Liú CÃxÄ«n
The Dark Forest is the second book in the Three Bodies Trilogy created by Cixin Liu. Come and learn more about the work and the author.
Do the new generations read less?
Do new generations read less? This is a question that has haunted the minds of many in recent years. Come, read a little about it and give your opinion.
Life and work of Miguel Hernández
Miguel Hernández was one of the most notorious voices in XNUMXth century Spanish literature, poet and playwright. Come and learn more about his life and work.
The best places to reconnect with reading in Madrid
If you are a lover of reading, and you are in Madrid, this article is made for you. Come and see the best places to read in the Spanish capital.
The left hand of darkness
The story takes place on the planet Gueden, home to a strange civilization with unusual sexual qualities. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Cinderella and her true origin
Cinderella is an acclaimed tale covered by The Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. Come and learn more about its historical origins and the work itself.
The warrior with the mask
This masterful comic immerses whoever reads it in intricate plots that arose in the days of the Catholic Monarchs. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Grupo Planeta closes the Circle of Readers
The editorial refers that "change of habits in the consumption of citizens" was the cause. Come and learn more about what happened and its repercussions.
The Best Selection of Romance Novels: From Austen to Esquivel
Our selection of romance novels encompasses all those love stories that deserve to be read at least once in a lifetime.
William Shakespeare plays
The works of William Shakespeare represent a literary treasure for humanity, come and learn more about his works and his life.
The Flowers of Evil, a magna work by Charles Baudelaire
Las flores del mal is a perfect example of French decadence, a masterpiece worthy of enjoying and analyzing. Come and learn more about her and her author.
The Vampire Diaries
Vampire Chronicles is a famous literary saga that shows an alternate reality where vampires exist. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
The Princess Bride, by William Goldman
Regarded as one of the best books ever, William Goldman's The Princess Bride combines fantasy, romance and humor in one story.
Carmen Conde: poems
Carmen Conde is one of the most recognized poets in Spain, she was the first woman to occupy a seat in the RAE. Come and learn more about his life and work.
Fantastic animals and where to find them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was written by JK Rowling and belongs to the Harry Potter universe. Come and learn more about the work and its author.
Life and work of Juan Rulfo
Juan Rulfo was a talented Mexican writer and photographer with a fruitful career marked by a life with difficult beginnings. Come and know more about him.
A series of catastrophic misfortunes
A series of catastrophic misfortunes is a work created by Daniel Handler, where everything bad thought can happen. Come and learn more about its plot and author.
Dolores Redondo: Featured Books
Dolores Redondo's books have made the world of literature vibrate, especially since her arrival at the cinema. Come and learn more about his life and work.
Under the same star
Under the Same Star is a book written by John Green that tells how a young woman with cancer decides to love. Come and learn more about this story and its author.
Life and works of Juan Carlos Onetti
Juan Carlos Onetti was a Uruguayan writer whose work had a great impact on world literature. Come and learn more about his life and work.
Jorge Amado, life and works
Jorge Amado was a Brazilian writer whose work highlighted the value of the poor class and how they are left out. Come and learn about his life and works.
Emilia Pardo Bazán: outstanding books and her life
Emilia Pardo Bazán is one of the most renowned Spanish writers for her feminist and naturalistic themes. Come and learn more about his life and his books.
Books: Game of Thrones
The Game of Thrones books represent George RR Martin's masterpiece, a unique fantastic literary work. Come and learn about its plot and its author.
Agatha Christie: books
Agatha Christie's literary work is one of the most complete and important within the crime novel. Come and learn more about his books and his life.
Palm trees in the snow by Luz Gabás
Exotic and different, Palmeras en la Nieve by Luz Gabás is a romantic novel set in Fernando Poo, in the old Spanish Guinea.
The Music of Silence
The Music of Silence is a work by the writer Patrick Rothfuss, it deals with Auri and the world of Subreality. Come, know about this story and its author.
Noam Chomsky books
The linguist Noam Chomsky has been in charge of delving into the study of language and its correct use. Come and learn more about his life and his books.
Jules Verne books
To speak of Jules Verne's books is to delve into a very well-crafted science fiction world, typical of a genius. Come and learn more about his work and his life.
The Hunger Games books
In recent years few literary sagas have reached as high a stage as The Hunger Games. Come and learn more about its plot, its films and its author.
Federico GarcÃa Lorca: outstanding poems, life and work
Federico GarcÃa Lorca was one of the most prolific writers in Spain, his poetic legacy is immense. Come and learn more about his life and work.
Biography and works of Ernesto Sabato
Ernesto Sabato was one of the most influential writers in Latin America between the XNUMXth and XNUMXst centuries. Come and learn more about his life and work.
Biography and works of César Vallejo
César Vallejo was one of the most transcendental Peruvian writers of the XNUMXth century, his literature marked a milestone. Come and learn more about his life and work.
Poems by Mario Benedetti
Mario Benedetti is one of the most prominent poets in Latin American and world literature. Come and learn a little more about his poetry and his life.
Lope de Vega's books
The literary work of Félix Lope de Vega is considered one of the largest and most important in Spain. Come and learn more about the life and books of Lope de Vega.
Review of Blood Weddings by Federico GarcÃa Lorca
Blood Wedding, the only theatrical by Federico GarcÃa Lorca adapted into a book, plunges us into a universal tragedy brimming with the symbolism of its author.
The poetry of Antonio Machado
Antonio Machado was one of the most versatile poets in Spain, his poetry marked a milestone. Come and learn more about his life, work and legacy.
Biography and works of Mario Vargas Llosa
Mario Vargas Llosa is one of the most important intellectuals of world events, his literary work is impressive. Come and know more about him.
Don Quixote, between sanity and madness
Don Quijote de La Mancha is the most important book in the Spanish language. Here we invite you to reveal the sanity behind the madness of its protagonist.
Jorge Luis Borges: success in letters, regret in love
In Latin American literature, Jorge Luis Borges is a reference. Now, in this note you will be able to know a little beyond his life: his loves.
GarcÃa Márquez in the times of Game of Thrones
The works of Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez and George RR Martin are emblematic. Here we tell you the similarities between One Hundred Years of Solitude and Game of Thrones.
The best Latin dictionaries, and other resources to learn this language
Latin is a very interesting language, learning it offers new perspectives and brings you closer to the knowledge of the ancient ones. Come and find out how to learn it.
José Antonio Ramos Sucre: the cursed poet?
If there is an emblematic character in Venezuelan literature, that is José Antonio Ramos Sucre. Here we invite you to briefly delve into his life and work.
Latin: the father of romance
Latin is one of the most important languages ​​in the world. Although it is considered a dead language, its use is widespread. Come and learn a little about its history.
Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club
What is Fight Club about? Enter and know everything about this novel that analyzes the pattern of modern man based on hatred and consumerism.