Guzmán de Alfarache by Mateo Alemán

"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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