We found a classic that has not only been translated into English, but is also available in Irish. Platero y yo or Mise agus Platero is a poem loved by children and adults alike in Spain. It was written in 1914 by Juan Ramón Jiménez and tells the story of a writer and his donkey.
A 'small donkey, a soft, hairy donkey: so soft to the touch that he might be said to be made of cotton, with no bones. Only the jet mirrors of his eyes are hard like two black crystal scarabs.'
Un burro 'pequeño, peludo, suave; tan blando por fuera, que se diría todo de algodón, que no lleva huesos. Sólo los espejos de azabache de sus ojos son duros cual dos escarabajos de cristal negro.'
Spanish
Spanish has more native speakers than any language apart from Mandarin Chinese, with 483 million speakers. It is an official language in 20 countries including Mexico, Colombia, Spain and Argentina. It is also the second most widely spoken language in the United States, after English, with 43 million speakers.
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Find the next location: Clue #3
We will be heading to Italy next, a country known for their love of coffee. Head over to the small coffee place opposite the Arts and Humanities Desk for the next part of our literary treasure hunt.
Hint: Turn around and follow the yellow line back from where you came and find the small wooden structure (coffee might not be served today)
Other books translated from Spanish and recommended by staff in SLCL
1.Dora la exploradora | 2.Mafalda | 3. Manolito Gafotas