The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes by Unknown
"The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes" is a novel that follows the life of Lazarillo, a boy of humble origins from Salamanca, Spain, who becomes an apprentice to a series of masters, each representing different aspects of society. The narrative is a critique of the hypocrisy and corruption of the Spanish society of the time, especially the clergy. Lazarillo's experiences and the lessons he learns, often through deception and trickery, serve as a social and moral commentary on the world around him. The novel is considered one of the pioneers of the picaresque genre.
The 662nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1554
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 60-120
- Words
- 22,000
- Original Language
- Spanish
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