Grotesque Tales VII

What becomes of love when time has passed? A forgotten romance. A melody from long ago. Family pride. An impossible ideal. A lifetime devoted to a craft. In these five stories from Cuentos Grotescos, Venezuelan writer José Rafael Pocaterra explores the enduring power of affection, memory, and longing. Whether expressed through passion, family ties, cherished ambitions, or devotion to one's work, love appears in many forms, each carrying its own joys and disappointments. Nostalgic, poignant, ironic, and deeply human, these tales reveal how the heart continues to shape our lives long after circumstances have changed. More than a century after their first publication, Pocaterra's reflections on love, loss, and remembrance remain as compelling as ever. Questions for comprehensive reading per story - answers to the questions - word list - Spanish on the left page - English translation on the right page