LISBON TALES CTA PAPER

by Constantine, Amanda Hopkinson (Translator)

Lisbon has been an extraordinary city for well over a thousand years, rendering it a place of great historical and contemporary interest. The combination of cultural influences in Lisbon -- Arabian, African, and European -- and the city's identity as a great seafaring stronghold, has granted it a unique and spirited legacy. Lisbon Tales reflects this legacy in its literary selections. From famous names to new voices, Lisbon Tales describes a city in continuous and vibrant change.

Genres: Portugal, Short Stories

256 pages, Paperback

Published May 10, 2019

Reviews

[Kaveh · Rating 1 out of 5]

کتاب رو با ترجمه وحید اکبری خوندم
به نظرم کتاب فاقد ارزش بود
احساس و چشم اندازی نسبت به شهر لیسبون ایجاد نمی کرد
بیشتر به گمانم هدفش یک فرایند کتاب‌سازی بود تا نوشتن یک کتاب

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

While only one or two of these stories was particularly engaging and memorable to me, I’m thankful to this translator and editor for providing English translations of works by so many of the Portuguese writers I’ve wanted to read to no avail. Hopefully we’ll see an increase in English translation of Portuguese writers in the years ahead.

[Justanearthling · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of the short stories are in beautiful wording but lack a engaging plot. Took me a while to go through a very thin book. My favorite tale is The Accident by Jose Rodrigues Migueis, heartfelt and soul crashing. Another interesting story is Collectors by Mario de Carvalho, could be better but a delightful unexpected mystery. Unfortunately, these two stories are the only ones that made a lasting impression on me. However, the lovely cover design and photographies made up for the purchase.

[Gail Kennon · Rating 3 out of 5]

enjoyed them all with the surprising exception of jose saramago...i think i'd have to have some familiarity with the streets of lisbon to have enjoyed that parade of locations.