More than just an anthology, <i>Aproximaciones al estudiode la literatura hispánica</i> is an introduction to literary analysis with readings from Spanish and Spanish-American literature. Organized by the four genres ofprose, poetry, drama, and the essay, the text providesa rich and diverse array of reading selections. Eachsection is accompanied by an introduction to the genre,and each reading includes a wealth of exercises thathelp students gain an understanding and appreciationof literature from the Spanish-speaking world.