
audiobook
Nota de transcripción
PRÓLOGO
ALFONSO EL SABIO (1220-1284) Y SUS CONTINUADORES
DON JUAN MANUEL (1282-1348)
ALFONSO MARTÍNEZ DE TOLEDO ARCIPRESTE DE TALAVERA (1398.—Vivía aún en 1466)
FERNANDO DE ROJAS (Hay memorias suyas hasta el año 1538)
EL LAZARILLO DE TORMES Autor anónimo anterior a 1554
DIEGO HURTADO DE MENDOZA (Hacia 1503-1575)
FRAY LUIS DE GRANADA (1504-1588)
SANTA TERESA DE JESUS (1515-1582)
This audio compilation brings together a curated selection of passages from the most influential Spanish prose writers, ranging from medieval chroniclers to Enlightenment essayists and early romantic voices. Each excerpt is presented in its original form, preserving the cadences of the historic language while a clear narration guides the listener through subtle shifts in spelling and pronunciation.
Accompanying each piece are concise introductions that situate the author within his era, highlighting the particular concerns that shaped his style. Scholarly annotations point out grammatical quirks, rhetorical strategies, and cultural references, offering listeners a toolbox for decoding the subtleties of early Spanish prose without overwhelming them with abstract theory.
Listening to these fragments invites you to travel across centuries, hearing the rhythm of a language that once sounded richer yet recognizably familiar. By the end of the journey you’ll have a clearer sense of how Spanish prose evolved, and a deeper appreciation for the distinctive voices that have shaped literary tradition.
Language
es
Duration
~7 hours (425K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2016-12-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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