The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes by Unknown
His Fortunes and Adversities
"The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes" is a novel that follows the life of Lazarillo, a boy of humble origins from Salamanca, Spain, who becomes an apprentice to a series of masters, each representing different aspects of society. The narrative is a critique of the hypocrisy and corruption of the Spanish society of the time, especially the clergy. Lazarillo's experiences and the lessons he learns, often through deception and trickery, serve as a social and moral commentary on the world around him. The novel is considered one of the pioneers of the picaresque genre.
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- Published
- 1554
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 60-120
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- La Vida De Lazarillo De Tormes
- La Vida de Lazarillo de Tormes
- Lazarilho De Tormes
- Lazarillo de Tormes
- Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades
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