Parallel passages in spanish and english

The passages contained in this volume are intended for translation from intermediate to advanced levels, and are divided into three sections: narrative, descriptive and literary/philosophical, according to the predominant subject-matter of each pais of extracts. The latter are grouped in pairs, a passage by an english writter dealing with an everyday theme being balanced by a similar passage by a spanish writer. Both extracts coincide as far as possible in approach, tone, expression and vocabulary, and it is hoped that this method of teaching translation will not only help students to improve their general standard in the latter discipline, but will also enable them to develop their capacity for expression in essay-writing.