Publisher's Synopsis
The Pleasant History of Lazarillo De Tormes is a Spanish novella written by Diego Hurtado de Mendoza. First published anonymously in 1554, the book is considered to be one of the most important works of Spanish literature. The novella is a picaresque novel, which means that it tells the story of a rogue or an antihero who lives by their wits and cunning.The story is narrated by Lazarillo, a young boy who is born into poverty in the town of Tormes. The book follows his adventures as he works for a series of masters, each of whom is more cunning and deceitful than the last. Lazarillo's story is a satirical commentary on Spanish society during the 16th century, particularly on the hypocrisy and corruption of the Church and the nobility.The novella is divided into seven chapters, each of which tells the story of a different master that Lazarillo serves. These masters include a blind beggar, a cruel priest, a greedy squire, and a con artist. Throughout the book, Lazarillo uses his wit and cunning to survive in a world that is hostile and unforgiving.Despite its satirical tone, The Pleasant History of Lazarillo De Tormes is also a deeply humanistic work. Lazarillo is a sympathetic character who struggles to maintain his dignity and integrity in a world that is often cruel and unjust. The book is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the struggle for survival in a world that can be both beautiful and cruel.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.
