The humour of Spain
An Anthology of Spanish Literary Wit and Satirical ComedyBy Benito Pérez Galdós, Juan Valera, José Zorrilla, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Miguel Cervantes, Emilia Pardo Bazan, Charles Yriarte, Antonio Maria Segovia, Pedro Antonio de Alarcon
Length11h 31m
About this audiobook
The Humour of Spain is an erudite exploration into the rich and varied tapestry of Spanish literature, bringing together an array of comedic styles, from the satirical to the whimsical. This anthology captures the essence of Spanish humor through ages, embodying an intricate mosaic of cultural narratives and literary innovation. Readers will traverse through a diverse collection that spans the theatrical flourishes of Golden Age drama to the astute social commentary of realist prose, offering laugh-out-loud moments alongside passages of deeper introspection. Standout pieces illustrate the clever wit and enduring charm that characterize Spain'Äôs unique contribution to the global literary landscape. The anthology gathers the esteemed voices of luminaries like Benito P√©rez Gald√≥s, Miguel Cervantes, and Emilia Pardo Bazan, each a stalwart in their own right. These authors, alongside others, provide a comprehensive overview of Spanish literary prowess, rooted in historical narratives and cultural storytelling traditions. The collection highlights how these writers masterfully engage with the socio-political zeitgeist of their eras, from Renaissance ideals to 19th-century naturalism, ultimately sketching a robust cultural commentary that resonates with modern readers. For those seeking a profound and entertaining exploration of Spanish literature, The Humour of Spain offers an invaluable lens. It presents an opportunity to engage with a multiplicity of perspectives, each narrative offering its own critique or celebration of the human experience. As readers delve into these works, they embark on a journey that is both intellectually rewarding and immeasurably enjoyable, expanding their appreciation for not only the comedic essence but the broader thematic canvas of Spanish literary tradition.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor, Literary Classics
Length11 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
42THE REVENGE OF DON LUCAS.
2MY CID PLEDGES TWO COFFRES FULL OF SAND TO THE JEWS RACHEL AND VIDAS.
43THE MAYOR OF ZALAMEA.
3THE COWARDICE OF THE INFANTES OF CARRION WHEN THE LION BREAKS LOOSE.
44THE SIMPLE GROOMS.
4THE CAT TURNED NUN.
45PORTUGUESE EPITAPHS AND SAYINGS.
5THE MADMAN IN THE BATH.
46LA TARASCA AND THE CARRIERS.
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6THE NAKED KING.
47PEDIGREE OF FOOLS.
7“NOT EVEN THE DAY OF THE MUD?”
48THE FAMOUS PREACHER, FRIAR BLAS.
8THE TAMING OF THE SHREW.
49THE MUSICAL ASS.
9A LONG TALE.
50THE BASHFUL SHEPHERDESS.
10ELECTIO NULLA DEBET ESSE IN MALIS.
51THE BEAR, THE APE, AND THE PIG.
11THE BITER BIT.
52THE FROG AND THE HEN.
12CALISTO IS SMITTEN WITH MELIBEA’S CHARMS.
53MARIQUITA THE BALD.
13LOVE AND DEATH.
54PULPETE AND BALBEJA; OR, AN ANDALUSIAN DUEL.
14THE EATEN PANCAKE.
55SEVILLE.
15THE FAIR CELIBATE.
56AFTER THE BULL-FIGHT.
16THE RUSTIC AND THE LACKEYS.
57DELIGHTS OF A MADRID WINTER.
17THE CONTRARY WIFE.
58IN THE EARLIER DAYS OF PHOTOGRAPHY.
18AN AFFECTIONATE WIFE.
59THE OLD CASTILIAN.
19CHASTISE WITH GOOD WORDS.
60A DEMAGOGIC JOURNALIST.
20THE ACCOMMODATING FARMER.
61A CAT CHASE DURING THE SIEGE OF GERONA.
21THE ACCOMMODATING LORD.
62A WELL-WON DISH OF CHERRIES.
22DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.
63FIRST LOVE.
23THE BEST HOUR TO DINE.
64THE ACCOUNT BOOK.
24THE BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD.
65SISTER SAINT SULPICE.
25A PIOUS WISH.
66PEPITA.
26TRAVELLERS’ TALES.
67IF SHE COULD ONLY WRITE.
27LAZARO DECLARETH WHOSE SON HE WAS.
68DOCTOR PERTINAX.
28HOW LAZARO SERVES A BLIND MAN.
69A FEW THOUGHTS ON LIGHT.
29LAZARO IS SERVANT TO A PRIEST.
70EPIGRAMS.
30A TAILOR WOULD FAIN LEARN OF GUZMAN TO WRITE HIS NAME, OR TO MAKE FIRMA, OR MARK, AND THE REASON WHY.
71FOLK-TALES.
31EPISODE OF THE OFFICIOUS PHYSICIAN.
72MIRACLES OF ST. ISIDRO, PATRON-SAINT OF MADRID.
32OF THE PLEASANT LIFE GUZMAN LED AMONG HIS BRETHREN, AND AN ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT TO GAETA.
73FATHER COBOS’ HINT.
33OF THE WICKED OLD HOUSEKEEPER, AND THE FIRST KNAVISH PRANKS PAUL PLAYED AT ALCALA.
74POPULAR SONGS.
34ESTEBANILLO ACTS ON THE CARDINAL’S BIRTHDAY!
75PROVERBS.
35THE INGENIOUS GENTLEMAN, DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA.
76ANECDOTES.
36CERVANTES TAKES A MERRY LEAVE OF LIFE.
77ECCENTRICITIES OF ENGLISHMEN.
37THE LOVERS’ RUSE.
78NEWSPAPER HUMOUR.
38AUNTS.
79HUMOROUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
39THE MISER CHASTISED.
80AT THE THEATRE.
40THE MARKET OF ANCESTORS.
81FOOTNOTES:
41VISION OF THE LAST JUDGMENT.
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