Publisher's Synopsis
""The Pleasant History of Lazarillo De Tormes"" is a Spanish picaresque novel written by Diego Hurtado de Mendoza in the 16th century. The novel follows the life of a young boy named Lazarillo, who is born into poverty and becomes a servant to several different masters throughout his life. Each master presents a unique challenge for Lazarillo, as he must use his wit and cunning to survive and thrive in a harsh and unforgiving world. Along the way, Lazarillo learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the human condition. The novel is known for its satirical tone and its criticism of the corrupt and hypocritical society of 16th century Spain. ""The Pleasant History of Lazarillo De Tormes"" is considered a classic of Spanish literature and a seminal work of the picaresque genre.His Fortunes And Adversities, Containing The Strange Adventures That Befell Him In The Service Of Sundry Masters, As Written Supposedly By Diego Hurtado De Mendoza; Together With The Pursuit Or Second Part Of His Life, As Related By Juan De Luna.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.
