The Spanish American Reader by Ernesto Nelson is a collection of literary works that showcases the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. The book features a wide range of texts, including poetry, short stories, essays, and excerpts from novels, all written by some of the most celebrated authors from Latin America and the Caribbean.The reader is organized thematically, with each section exploring a different aspect of Spanish American culture, such as love, politics, social justice, and identity. The selected works represent a variety of literary styles and genres, from the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez to the political satire of Julio Cortazar.In addition to the literary works themselves, The Spanish American Reader also includes extensive introductory notes that provide historical and cultural context for each selection, as well as biographical information about the authors. This makes the book an excellent resource for students and scholars of Latin American literature, as well as for anyone interested in learning more about the rich cultural heritage of the region.Overall, The Spanish American Reader is a comprehensive and engaging collection of literary works that celebrates the diversity and vitality of Spanish American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.