Cuentos de la Selva Geschichten aus dem Urwald

Classic Latin American animal fables for young and oldIn the midst of lush vegetation south of Brazil, east of Paraguay and north-east of Argentina, a wide variety of animal inhabitants experience thrilling adventures. Snakes celebrate glamorous parties with flamingos and a giant tortoise carries a wounded man hundreds of kilometres to bring him to safety. In eight timeless stories written in simple prose, Horacio Quiroga captures the unique magic of the jungle, combining humour and tragedy in a light-hearted way. Readers of all ages will enjoy these fantastic and enjoyable short stories, and at the same time playfully deepen or refresh their knowledge of Spanish.