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Cuentos completos by Leonora Carrington brings together the stories originally published in La casa del miedo and El séptimo caballo, plus three tales that were previously unpublished in Spanish: “El camello de arena”, “El vuelo de Mr. Gregory” and “Jemima y el Lobo”. This single volume is designed to let you step fully into Carrington’s imagination—where the fantastic feels natural, dreams distort logic, and reality is viewed through a lens that can be macabre, satirical, and dazzlingly sharp.
If you collect Spanish-language literature or you simply want a short story collection that reads like a doorway into another set of rules, this edition is an easy recommendation. It’s a strong pick for readers who enjoy darkly playful storytelling, unusual imagery, and the kind of fiction that keeps its mystery even after you finish a page. The book includes an introduction by Kathryn Davis, offering a guided entry point before you dive into the stories themselves.
This Fondo de Cultura Económica edition is in Spanish and published in 2021. It comes in a sturdy cartoné (hardcover) binding and runs 173 pages—ideal for dipping in and out, or reading in intense, immersive bursts. Add it to your shelf as a statement literary volume, or gift it to someone who loves imaginative writing that refuses to be ordinary.