by Carmen Martín Gaite · Ediciones Siruela S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788478443482
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«Dos cuentos maravillosos» is the book of fantastic tales by Carmen Martín Gaite, published by Siruela in paperback (163 pages, in Spanish).
The book brings together two fantasy tales: «El castillo de las tres murallas» and «El pastel del diablo». Its protagonists, Altalé and Sorpresa, are brave and rebellious girls who have adventures with characters such as a wise narrator, a greedy villain, a peasant turned knight and creatures guarding an impregnable castle.
Siruela/Bolsillo collection, number 32; published in May 1997.
It is aimed at young and adult readers interested in fantasy tales with female protagonists.
Carmen Martín Gaite was a Spanish author who wrote many novels, short stories, screenplays, and essays across multiple genres. Her work has received significant recognition: in 1957, she was awarded the Premio Nadal for Entre visillos; in 1988 she won the Prince of Asturias Award;in 1992 she received the Premio Castilla y León de las Letras, and she also was awarded the Premio Acebo de Honor for her life's work.
