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The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes: and of His Fortunes and Adversities

Clements Robert Markham

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The Picaresque Literary Classic The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes is a book of literary fiction by an anonymous author, first published in 1554 in Spain. This edition features the English translation by Sir Clements Markham, published in 1908. A celebrated classic of the golden age of Spanish literature, credited with founding the picaresque genre. Excerpt ‘Now that all things go in this manner, I confess that I am not more righteous than my neighbours. I write in this rough style, and all who may find any pleasure in it will be satisfied to know that there lives a man who has met with such fortunes, encountered such dangers, and suffered such adversities.’ Synopsis Lázaro is a boy of humble origins from Salamanca. After his stepfather is accused of thievery, his mother asks a wily blind beggar to take on little Lázaro as his apprentice. Lázaro develops his cunning while serving the blind beggar and several other masters, while also learning to take on his father's practice. Title Details ◆ Original 1908 text ◆ Literary fiction ◆ 5 x 8 in ◆ Matte Cover ◆ White Paper

Format: Paperback

Release: November 18, 2021

ISBN 13: 9798769869723

The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes: and of His Fortunes and Adversities

Clements Robert Markham

0/5 ( ratings)

Unique Elements
The Picaresque Literary Classic The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes is a book of literary fiction by an anonymous author, first published in 1554 in Spain. This edition features the English translation by Sir Clements Markham, published in 1908. A celebrated classic of the golden age of Spanish literature, credited with founding the picaresque genre. Excerpt ‘Now that all things go in this manner, I confess that I am not more righteous than my neighbours. I write in this rough style, and all who may find any pleasure in it will be satisfied to know that there lives a man who has met with such fortunes, encountered such dangers, and suffered such adversities.’ Synopsis Lázaro is a boy of humble origins from Salamanca. After his stepfather is accused of thievery, his mother asks a wily blind beggar to take on little Lázaro as his apprentice. Lázaro develops his cunning while serving the blind beggar and several other masters, while also learning to take on his father's practice. Title Details ◆ Original 1908 text ◆ Literary fiction ◆ 5 x 8 in ◆ Matte Cover ◆ White Paper

Format: Paperback

Release: November 18, 2021

ISBN 13: 9798769869723

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