This second volume of short stories contains more diverse and lively
writing from the Spanish-speaking world, including Mexican writer Carlos
Fuentes, Cuban author Norberto Fuentes, and Spanish native Ana María
Matute.
This highly entertaining selection of stories, together with a chapter
from Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa's novel Conversations in the
Cathedral, explores stylistic contrasts and gives an insight into the
cultural and social milieu of the Spanish-speaking world. With notes on
unusual Spanish words and phrases, this is a recommended study aid for
English and Spanish students.