Trece cuentos del romanticismo español

The Spanish Romantic short story, as revealed in this anthology edited by Borja Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, is a largely undiscovered treasure within Hispanic literature. Despite being a prelude to one of the most brilliant periods of Spanish short fiction (Bécquer, Valera, Alarcón, Clarín, Pardo Bazán), it has received little attention until now.

This collection delves into hundreds of stories waiting in the yellowed pages of old magazines and forgotten library shelves. These thirteen narratives showcase the multiform and varied reality of Spanish short fiction in the first half of the 19th century. They immerse the reader in a world of intense emotions, supernatural occurrences, and profound social commentary, reflecting the tumultuous political and cultural landscape of the era.

From tales of ill-fated love and cosmic rebellion to intricate moral dilemmas and historical reimagining, these stories highlight the Romantic period's fascination with the self, the inexplicable, and the dramatic interplay between individual destiny and societal forces. This edition provides a crucial re-evaluation, presenting these works as foundational examples of a rich, complex, and often overlooked literary tradition.