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Author Anonymous
Contributor Luna, Juan de, 1585?-
Translator Rudder, Robert S.
Title The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes: His Fortunes and Misfortunes as Told by Himself
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Summary "The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes: His Fortunes and Misfortunes as Told by Himself" is a picaresque novel, likely written in the 16th century. The book follows the adventures of Lazaro, a lowly and impoverished boy, as he navigates a series of misfortunes while serving various masters in his quest for survival and better fortune. At the start of the novel, Lazaro introduces himself and recounts his challenging childhood, marked by the misdeeds of his father and the struggles of his mother. After his parents' troubles lead him into poverty, he becomes a servant to a blind man, who, despite his afflictions, embodies cleverness and cunning. Their dynamic reveals the harsh realities of laziness and greed, setting the tone for Lazaro’s ongoing struggles. As Lazaro learns to adapt to his unfortunate circumstances, he begins utilizing tricks and clever methods of survival, indicating an evolution from innocence to cunning as he learns the ways of the world and observes the vices of those around him. The opening chapters lay a foundation for the exploration of themes like poverty, deception, and the quest for dignity amidst social criticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Spain -- Social conditions -- 16th century -- Fiction
Subject Picaresque literature, Spanish
Subject Spanish fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 437
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 1, 2012
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