An Outline Of The History Of The Novela Picaresca In Spain (1903)

""An Outline of the History of the Novela Picaresca in Spain"" is a book written by Fonger De Haan and originally published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of the picaresque novel in Spain. The picaresque novel is a literary genre that emerged in Spain during the sixteenth century and is characterized by its focus on the adventures of a rogue or rascal, often from a lower social class. De Haan's book traces the origins of the picaresque novel in Spain, exploring its roots in medieval literature and the influence of the Italian novella. He then examines the major works of the genre, including Lazarillo de Tormes, Guzm�����n de Alfarache, and Estebanillo Gonz�����lez, and analyzes their themes, styles, and literary techniques. Throughout the book, De Haan provides historical context for the picaresque novel, discussing the social and political climate of Spain during the time of its emergence and the ways in which the genre reflected and commented on these issues. He also explores the impact of the picaresque novel on Spanish literature and its influence on other literary traditions, both in Europe and beyond. Overall, ""An Outline of the History of the Novela Picaresca in Spain"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Spanish literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of literary genres.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.