Lazarillo de Tormes
Lazarillo de Tormes by Michael Alpert, published by Penguin in 1969, presents a significant work in Spanish literature. This edition features 214 pages and is written in English. The book includes two tales that are foundational to the Spanish novel, starting with “Lazarillo de Tormes,” an anonymous narrative from 1554 about a young man from Salamanca who navigates life through cunning and schemes against his various masters.
Readers will encounter a rich exploration of themes related to social status and morality through the lens of humor and satire. The second tale, “The Swindler,” authored by Francisco de Quevedo in 1626, offers a darkly comic view of the criminal underworld, focusing on a servant’s futile attempts to rise in status. This collection not only highlights the evolution of narrative style in Spanish literature but also reflects the complexities of human ambition and deception.
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A pair of tales that helped lay the foundation for the Spanish novel. The first, “Lazarillo de Tormes,” was written in 1554 by an anonymous author and tells of a rambunctious young man from Salamanca who schemes against his various masters. Cervantes was a big admirer. The second, “The Swindler,” was written in 1626 by Francisco de Quevedo, and paints a darkly comic picture of the criminal underworld and a servant who tries in vain to achieve the status of gentleman.
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