Introduction to Spanish Poetry (Dual-Language) (Dual-Language Book)

I purchased this (and the Dual-Language Cuentos Españoles), because although I am a bilingual literature aficionado, I have very little original Spanish literature. I love how the translations aren't butchered or altered entirely, but translated simply into English in case of an unfamiliar Spanish word. Although I have not yet finished it, what I have read uses fairly simple language and I imagine that Intermediate Spanish-language... Read Full Review

This is a great little anthology of Spanish poetry with side-by-side English translation. Each author receives a great historical introduction before their work. My one criticism is the small size of this anthology. Most poets only have one poem featured in the book. It's hard to get a feel for a poet's style (and thereby be inspired to read their wider work) without sampling a few poems. Overall, very well-done, though. Translations... Read Full Review

I have an extremely high standard for books, no matter the genre. I happen to enjoy reading and writing poetry, and learning language (I am learning conversational Spanish currently)so I decided to buy this one, especially knowing it was from Dover, which I have always believed to have reprinted and published only good books. I adored this book ever since I read the first poem in here, Cantar de Mio Cid. it really builds... Read Full Review

I bought mine a few years ago during my first inklings of interest in Spanish poetry. I'm glad I did. Key poets are represented by a short biography (in English) and one or two poems in Spanish with English literal prose on the facing page. Simple! Perfect!The book goes from El Cid to early modern poets like Alexiandre, Alberti and Cernuda. I gather it is a shorter version of a longer book by Florit, but there is no reason... Read Full Review

I bought the book in order to use it to help me learn Spanish better. I teach adult immigrants, most of whom are Spanish speaking, to speak English. I recently decided that this book could be used to help the adult students learn English as well. The book has two very enjoyable applications: 1. I learn Spanish better. 2. The adult students learn English better and we are all learning while we are having great fun. Lope... Read Full Review