Description
This seminal work of Spanish literature chronicles the harsh upbringing of Lázaro, a boy driven by poverty into a life of servitude. Through a series of increasingly cruel masters, Lázaro's initial innocence is systematically stripped away, replaced by a cunning and resourcefulness born of survival. The narrative offers a biting satire of 16th-century Spanish society, exposing hypocrisy and corruption through the eyes of its unforgettable picaro. It is a foundational text of the picaresque novel, exploring themes of social mobility, deception, and the corrupting influence of hardship.
Available Editions
paperback
Mestas Ediciones
Published Jun 30, 2004
96 pages
ISBN: 9788489163416
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Details
First Published
2004
Language
spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for La vida del Lazarillo de Tormes by Anonymous.