Guzmán de Alfarache by Mateo Alemán
Primera parte de la vida del pícaro Guzmán de Alfarache
"Guzmán de Alfarache" is a picaresque novel that follows the life of the protagonist, Guzmán, a rogue who recounts his life story from his humble beginnings to his eventual downfall. Through his narrative, he provides a moralizing commentary on various aspects of Spanish society in the 16th century. The book explores themes of morality, religion, and social criticism, and is considered a precursor to the modern novel.
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- Published
- 1599
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 520
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 81st on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)