«Carmen» in English with a Parallel Translation

This novel, written in the spirit of Romanticism, explores the theme of the clash of different cultures and shows the destructive power of passion that cannot be controlled. The protagonist, Officer Jose, tells his story: one day he meets a mysterious and free-spirited gypsy woman, Carmen, who captivates his heart. Against his common sense and his duties, Jose gives up everything for Carmen, gradually sliding down a slope towards crime and moral degradation.