Spanish Language

Spanish-Language Literature

As one of the world's most important language, Spanish has a rich literature. Here you can sample the finest of what the language has to offer and learn more about Spanish-language novels, drama, short stories and poetry.

Miguel de Cervantes, Pioneering Novelist

Miguel de Cervantes is known best for writing 'Don Quijote,' one of the world's most famous novels.

Miguel de Cervantes

No name is more associated with Spanish literature — and perhaps with classic literature in general — than that of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. He was the author of El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha, which is sometimes referred to as the first European novel

Caperucita Roja - Little Red Riding Hood

Read the classic fairy tale in Spanish.

COMEDIA Textlist

A large collection of scripts, both in Spanish and in English translation, from the Golden Age of Spanish theater.

Cronología de la literatura española

A thorough history of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the present.

Espéculo

A magazine of literary studies from Complutense University of Madrid.

Ficticia

Dedicated to the promotion of Spanish short stories — poets not welcome.

Literatura Argentina Contemporánea

Featuring the work of about 70 writers.

Menú poesías

One of the largest collections on the Net of Spanish-language poetry.

Miguel Hernández

Site devoted to the Spanish poet.

Página de Federico García Lorca

Dedicated to one of the great poets of the early 20th century.

Página de Literatura Guatemalteca

A large collections of writings from the 18th century to the present.

Poesía de Emma-Margarita R. A.-Valdés

Not just poetry, but also informative articles explaining meter, rhyme schemes and other issues affecting Spanish poetry.

Proyecto Cervantes 2001

Comprehensive research site devoted to the famous Spanish writer.

Sonetos del Siglo de Oro

Sonnets of the Golden Age with English translations.

Tonos Digital

Electronic magazine devoted to the study of literature. In Spanish.

Bible Gateway

Search for passages in the Reina-Valera and Nueva Versión Internacional translations. Biblia Vivida A collection of spoken and written versions of the Bible in Spanish and English, along with commentaries from the sponsors' point of view.

El Sagrado Corán

The Koran, the primary scriptures of the Muslim world.