Grandes personajes

Salvador Dalí is one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. In DALÍ, EL PINTOR DE SUEÑOS, Laura Corpa portrays the painter's more human side as she talks about his lifelong obsessions and how he transformed them into art. The painter's childhood and Gala, his great love, are key features of this story. The book is also a tour of the places that were important in his life: Figueras, Cadaqués, Madrid, Paris, and New York. This biography shows a side of Dalí outside of the surrealist movement that made him famous.

The GRANDES PERSONAJES features notable figures, offering insight both into their work and their personal lives. These famous individuals are all renowned in the Spanish-speaking world, but their reputations have also reached across the borders of their countries. Each biography is about the life and works of one of the popular historical figures. The books include photographs, a footnote glossary, and another glossary in several languages at the end of the book. In addition, all of the texts are accompanied by activities and an audio version of the text.

This title is recommended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students. 

Gabriel García Márquez is one of the most well-known writers in the world. GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ, UNA REALIDAD MÁGICA recounts the life of the Colombian author from his childhood in Aracataca to his death in 2014. The story follows his footsteps through Latin America and Europe, his interests and, of course, his literary life: from his first short stories published in newspapers to the success of One Hundred Years of Solitude. The writer is also portrayed from the viewpoint of his friends and the young authors inspired by his work.

The GRANDES PERSONAJES features notable figures, offering insight both into their work and their personal lives. These famous individuals are all renowned in the Spanish-speaking world, but their reputations have also reached across the borders of their countries. Each biography is about the life and works of one of the popular historical figures. The books include photographs, a footnote glossary, and another glossary in several languages at the end of the book. In addition, all of the texts are accompanied by activities and an audio version of the text.

This title is recommended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students. 

Pablo Picasso is one of the most prolific painters of all time. In PICASSO, LAS MUJERES DE UN GENIO, Laura Corpa looks back over his life from his childhood in Malaga to his death in Mougins. The running theme in the account is the women he loved, who were fundamental to his work. However, the author also discusses his life in Paris and his relationship with other artists such as Braque, Matisse, and Cocteau. In the end, the book provides the keys to understanding his most famous artworks, such as Guernica and The Young Ladies of Avignon.

The GRANDES PERSONAJES features notable figures, offering insight both into their work and their personal lives. These famous individuals are all renowned in the Spanish-speaking world, but their reputations have also reached across the borders of their countries. Each biography is about the life and works of one of the popular historical figures. The books include photographs, a footnote glossary, and another glossary in several languages at the end of the book. In addition, all of the texts are accompanied by activities and an audio version of the text.

This title is recommended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students. 

Federico García Lorca is considered by many to be the most universal Spanish poet. In LORCA, LA VALIENTE ALEGRÍA, Aroa Moreno reconstructs the life and work of this poet from Granada. From his childhood in the village of Fuentevaqueros to his assassination in Granada in 1936, this book not only covers his plays, poetry, and music, but also tells of his friendship with other artists such as Salvador Dalí, all while taking us back to one of Spain's most exciting artistic ages: the Second Republic, which ended in a tragic civil war.

The GRANDES PERSONAJES features notable figures, offering insight both into their work and their personal lives. These famous individuals are all renowned in the Spanish-speaking world, but their reputations have also reached across the borders of their countries. Each biography is about the life and works of one of the popular historical figures. The books include photographs, a footnote glossary, and another glossary in several languages at the end of the book. In addition, all of the texts are accompanied by activities and an audio version of the text.

This title is recommended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students. 

Ernesto "Che" Guevara is one of the most romantic and controversial historical figures from Latin America. In CHE, GEOGRAFÍAS DEL CHE, Daniel Cabrera shows how the young Ernesto gradually became one of the key figures in the Cuban Revolution. The story tells of his attempts to export the revolution and of his failures, as well as his more humane and contradictory side. It also tours the key places in his life: Cuba, Argentina, Congo, and Bolivia, where he was assassinated.

The GRANDES PERSONAJES features notable figures, offering insight both into their work and their personal lives. These famous individuals are all renowned in the Spanish-speaking world, but their reputations have also reached across the borders of their countries. Each biography is about the life and works of one of the popular historical figures. The books include photographs, a footnote glossary, and another glossary in several languages at the end of the book. In addition, all of the texts are accompanied by activities and an audio version of the text.

This title is recommended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students. 

In FRIDA KAHLO, VIVA LA VIDA, the journalist Aroa Moreno focuses on the most well-known twentieth-century Mexican artist. This is the story of how a brave woman, who was ahead of her time, suffered, overcame, and lived intensely, and was also capable of transforming her perpetual pain and illness into art. Frida Kahlo's strength and character are an example of what the struggle for life means. This, together with her artwork, has made her an iconic artist throughout the world.

The GRANDES PERSONAJES features notable figures, offering insight both into their work and their personal lives. These famous individuals are all renowned in the Spanish-speaking world, but their reputations have also reached across the borders of their countries. Each biography is about the life and works of one of the popular historical figures. The books include photographs, a footnote glossary, and another glossary in several languages at the end of the book. In addition, all of the texts are accompanied by activities and an audio version of the text.

This title is recommended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.