The Life Of Lazarillo De Tormes by Anonymous
His Fortunes and Adversities
Set in 16th-century Spain, this picaresque novel follows the life of a young boy who navigates a harsh world filled with poverty and deceit. Through a series of episodic adventures, he serves various masters, each more corrupt and morally questionable than the last. As he learns to survive by his wits, the story offers a satirical critique of the social and religious hypocrisies of the time, highlighting the struggles of the lower class in a rigidly hierarchical society. The narrative is both a coming-of-age tale and a sharp commentary on human nature and societal norms.
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- Published
- 1554
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- La Vida de Lazarillo de Tormes
- Lazarillo de Tormes
- The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and His Misfortunes
- The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and of His Fortunes and Adversities
- The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes, His Fortunes and Misfortunes
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