Cursed Inheritance / Herencia Maldita: Bilingual Edition English / Spanish

This novel is aimed at upper-intermediate students of English or Spanish. The left page is written in English with the Spanish equivalent on the right page so that the student can easily resolve any questions that may arise during the reading. The novel's rich vocabulary, the variety of dialogues (f [...]
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This novel is aimed at upper-intermediate students of English or Spanish. The left page is written in English with the Spanish equivalent on the right page so that the student can easily resolve any questions that may arise during the reading. The novel's rich vocabulary, the variety of dialogues (formal and casual), among relatives, friends, lovers and businessmen, the complexity of an exciting and multifaceted story (love, hate, revenge, blackmail, spirituality, crime ...) and the wide range of emotions and feelings displayed by the characters, will exponentially expand the student's skills. ngeles Goyanes, born in Madrid, Spain, is the author of numerous novels and essays. Megan Salyer received her B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from Transylvania University (Kentucky), and her M.A. in Spanish Literature from University of Kansas, and has extensive experience in literary translation. *********** Esta novela es apropiada para estudiantes de ingl s o espa ol con un nivel avanzado. La p gina izquierda est escrita en ingl s y su equivalente en espa ol se encuentra en la derecha, de forma que el estudiante pueda resolver f cilmente cualquier duda que surja durante la lectura. Su rico vocabulario, la variedad de di logos (formales e informales), entre familiares, amigos, amantes u hombres de negocios, la complejidad de una trama emocionante y con m ltiples aspectos (amor, odio, venganza, chantaje, espiritualidad, crimen...) y el ampl simo abanico de emociones y sentimientos mostrados por los personajes, ampliaran de forma exponencial los conocimientos del estudiante. La autora de esta novela, ngeles Goyanes, es una escritora nacida en Madrid, Espa a, con numerosas obras publicadas. Megan Salyer, Licenciada en Lengua y Literatura Espa olas por la Universidad de Transylvania (Kentucky) y M ster en Literatura Espa ola por la Universidad de Kansas, cuenta con amplia experiencia en la traducci n literaria. *********** After a poverty-stricken childhood, Robert Waller, now a successful businessman and firm believer in Buddhism and reincarnation, is obsessed with the idea of regaining possession of his fortune when he is reborn in his next life. When he finds out his death is imminent, he becomes terrified of repeating those impoverished years and so he devotes the time he has remaining to the task of assuring his comfort in his future life. To that end, he seeks the aid of an old acquaintance, Sir James Lorton, a well-known expert in oriental religions, to make a strange request: Waller asks Lorton to seek out the child in whom he is reborn, secure the perfect home for him, and, in due time, ensure that Waller alone enjoys the properties he has struggled so hard to amass. The young man rejects such a preposterous request on principle. However, some years later, fate will ensure that the proposal is reconsidered, but will Lorton make the right decision? *********** Tras una infancia y juventud marcadas por la pobreza, el ahora pr spero hombre de negocios Robert Waller, firme creyente en el budismo y la reencarnaci n, se halla obsesionado con la idea de recuperar la posesi n de sus bienes cuando renazca en su pr xima vida. Cuando descubre que su muerte es inminente, aterrorizado ante la idea de que sus a os de miseria puedan volver a repetirse, dedicar sus ltimos d as a garantizar su bienestar en su pr xima vida. Con este fin, buscar la ayuda de un conocido, Sir James Lorton, un prestigioso experto en religiones orientales, a quien formular una extra a petici n: Waller pretender que Lorton busque al ni o en quien l haya renacido, le encuentre un hogar perfecto y, a su debido tiempo, se asegure de que la fortuna que tanto le ha costado amasar vuelva a pasar a sus manos. En un principio, el joven Lorton rechaza tan absurda petici n. Sin embargo, algunos a os despu s el destino har que la propuesta haya de ser reconsiderada. Pero, tomar Lorton la decisi n correcta?