Diario de una ausencia

Chilean edition of the exhibition of Alfredo Jaar (b. Chile) in Sweden at the Fine Arts Museum of Lausanne from june to september of 2007. The present edition gathers the translations of the essays into Spanish. Contains an essay by Adriana Valdés.

En 1985, Sebald publica una recopilación de escritos sobre literatura austríaca con el título de 'La búsqueda de la infelicidad'. Su propuesta es que esa literatura se caracteriza por 'la infelicidad del que escribe', una infelicidad que no tiene que ver con el deseo de morir sino que es una forma de resistencia. Entre los ensayos aquí recogidos destacan los que dedica a Schnitzler y Kafka. Canetti y la paranoia del poder, Bernhard y la sátira, y Handke y la esquizofrenia literaria redondean la selección. En cuanto a los escritos recogidos en 1995 con el título de Pútrida patria, las ...

Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass relied on his own determination and ingenuity to carve a path to freedom. Once free, he dedicated his life to improving the lives of others and fighting for justice and equality. This inspirational Spanish biography uses primary sources to engage students in learning about the fascinating life of Frederick Douglass. Students will build their literacy skills as they are immersed in social studies content. Text features include a glossary and an index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn what life was like for people living in the Southern Colonies. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and...