Wednesday / "Women in Black" by Josefina Aldecoa Women in Black is a novel that is part of a trilogy that begins with the novel "History of a Teacher" (1.990) and ends with "The Force of Destiny" (1.997). It is a literary work that not only deals with the Civil War, the postwar period, exile,
The Library opens a new section within the collection dedicated to children's and youth comics and graphic novels by North American authors in English. It will be located next to the English language learning materials and the youth narrative. We recommend some of the new additions to this section: “Good-bye, Chunky Rice” Craig
We recommend some of the new books added to the Library's collection: Atlas of the Spanish language in the world / Francisco Moreno Fernández, Jaime Otero Roth. — 1st ed. — Barcelona: Ariel; Madrid: Fundación Telefónica, 2007. — 117 p. : ill. ; 27cm DL B 50138-2007 — ISBN
Monday / "Ardor Guerrero" by Antonio Muñoz Molina A courageous and naked memory, an implacable document, human entomology, a plea against intolerance, an incisive chronicle of some key years in the history of Spain, Ardor Guerrero is a book that burns in the hands and that the reader, whatever his station of departure, will live from the
Tuesday / "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway Considered by many critics to be one of the most emblematic novels of the twentieth century, A Farewell to Arms marks the pinnacle of the literary work of perhaps the most important American writer: the winner of the Pulitzer of 1953 and the Nobel Prize to the year
Friday / “Hidden Spain” by Cristina García Rodero Considered one of the most outstanding and creatively transcendent photographers in Spain, it was at the university level that she began in the field of photography. Without ever leaving the classroom, she will dedicate herself ever since to investigating popular celebrations with her camera,
Estrella Fernández ends her scholarship today at the International Institute library to join a new professional project. Good luck and thank you very much for your dedication!
We remind users that tomorrow, Saturday, December 6, and Monday, December 8, are holidays, so the library will be closed on both days. We return Tuesday 9th at the usual schedule.
Thursday / “The Two Faces of January” by Patricia Highsmith The book revolves around American characters, but is set in Athens, Crete, and Paris. It involves a swindler, Chester MacFarland, who accidentally kills a Greek policeman who is investigating him. MacFarland's wife, Collette, and an American student, Rydal Keener, become involved in covering up the
http://www.alba-valb.org The Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting public awareness, research, and discussion about the Spanish Civil War and the American volunteers who risked their lives to fight fascism in Spain. Using its continually expanding archival collections in exhibitions, publications, performances, and educational programs, ALBA preserves the legacy