Lazarillo de Tormes
by Anonymous

Name: Lazarillo de Tormes
Author: Anonymous

Lazarillo de Tormes is an anonymous Spanish novel first published in 1554. It is considered the first picaresque novel, and one of the most important works of Spanish literature. The novel is narrated in the first person by Lázaro de Tormes, a young orphan who tells the story of his life from childhood to adulthood. Lázaro's story is one of poverty, hunger, and survival. He is forced to work for a series of masters, each of whom treats him badly. Through his experiences, Lázaro learns about the harsh realities of life and the importance of self-reliance. Lazarillo de Tormes is a classic work of Spanish literature that has been translated into many languages. It is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of 16th-century Spain.

Book Details

Language

Spanish

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Genre/Category

Satire Fiction Novel

Tags/Keywords

Morality Realism Social Satire Poverty Autobiography Picaresque novel Epistolary Survival Hunger Picaresque Pessimism Class Struggle Novel First-person narrative 16th Century Spain Itinerant Itinerant structure Moralizing ideology

Authors

Anonymous

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