Piedra del Sol

por Octavio Paz. This is an epic poem which is best read in a bilingual format as published by New Directions located in New York City. It is considered one of the great poems of America.

Ensayo Literario Mexicano

The book contains a series of literary essays published by the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Although the essays are concentrate on Mexican authors, the essays has a broader context that could be applied to any author of America.

Aura

por Carlos Fuentes. This book is published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux the category of fiction/Spanish literature. It a bilingual edition and easy to read. The book is a novella about horror and beauty. Improving your Spanish while reading this book is a good first start.

Ficciones

por Jorge Luis Borges. The book is wonderful, but difficult to read both in English and Spanish. Ruinas Circulares is one of the short stories that will keep you focused because of its compactness.