La Novela Picaresca by Federico Ruiz Morcuende
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"La Novela Picaresca" by Federico Ruiz Morcuende is a literary anthology likely compiled in the early 20th century. This collection delves into the picaresque genre, with an emphasis on the character Lázaro de Tormes, who recounts his life from his humble beginnings to his complex interactions with various masters, showcasing the themes of survival, social critique, and human folly. The opening of the narrative introduces Lázaro, the protagonist, detailing his origins as
the son of a miller born by the River Tormes. After his father's imprisonment and subsequent death, Lázaro's mother seeks refuge in the city, ultimately entrusting him to a blind man who is both cunning and miserly. As Lázaro learns to navigate the hardships of life, he uses wit to survive under the oppressive conditions set by his master, highlighting the clever and resourceful nature often required in his socio-economic environment. This initial section sets the tone for a tale rich in humor, irony, and a poignant reflection on the societal issues of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Ruiz Morcuende, Federico, 1890- |
|---|---|
| Title | La Novela Picaresca |
| Contents | La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades -- Cervantes: Rinconete y Cortadillo -- Don Francisco de Quevedo: Historia de la vida del Buscón llamado Don Pablos, ejemplo de vagamundos y espejo de tacaños -- Mateo Alemán: Guzmán de Alfarache -- Luis Vélez de Guevara: El diablo cojuelo. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction |
| Subject | Picaresque literature, Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15027 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15027-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 723 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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