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The "Fábulas" by Félix María de Samaniego are a "Spanish Classic". These 156 short stories are an anthology done by Samaniego himself who was inspired by Esopo as well as his own creativity and imagination original ones. Those beautiful poetic moral advise stories can be read by children and adults. We have animals taking, and also some fantastic creatures who through different situations will give us a wise recommendation of how to act in many life situations.

Manuel Machado, one of the Machado brothers, was a poet of the so called "Generation of 98". He wrote poetry in the "Andalusian style" and dramatic works, some in collaboration with his brother Antonio Machado. Manuel Machado's poetry is different to his more famous brother but it has the same quality and class. Indeed, to really understand and enjoy the two brothers poetry its necessary to have read both of them. The contrast in between their poetry makes their individuality even more attractive. Then you can decide who you like the most.

"Platero y Yo" , is probably Juan Ramón Jiménez's most popular book. A unique creation in short chapters of poetic narrative where emotions are reflected in relation to the interaction in between a man, his donkey and the nature of the village where they live: Moguer, in the south of Spain in Andalucía. Happiness and sadness are expressed in a simple yet profound way inspired by day to day experiences of life.

This audiobook is an anthology of Lope de Vega's poetry. A contemporary of Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega is one of the greatest poets ever in Spanish lenguaje. In this production you will find some of his best poems.

This audio book contains the complete works by Jorge Manrique, including the famous "Coplas" an elegy for the death of his father. It also includes, as those are Manrique's complete poetry works, his less known but beautiful, love poems and some satirical ones.

This is a fascinating book including 149 original letters by Ludwig van Beethoven. Through these letters you will be able to know the intimate Beethoven, his relations to friends, family, working relations and servants. The most human side of the day to day man's life, his illness, his sufferings, his devotions, his loves and dedication to his brother orphan, also a picture of the Vienna of the time, the historical moment, the war, the aristocracy and colleagues relationships. An amazing trip in time inside Beethoven' s world and music and the Vienna of his life.

Although still today the author of this novel is unknown, it is not doubt that is one of the most popular and famous Spanish books. The adventures of a young man, Lazaro, who serves different masters and the situations he is involve with them. The master work of the Spanish "picaresca".