Author : Everett W. Hesse
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN 13 : 9780299005450
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (54 download)
Book Synopsis La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades by : Everett W. Hesse
Download or read book La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades written by Everett W. Hesse and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1961-08-15 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1554 and banned by the Inquisition, the anonymous Lazarillo de Tormes begat a whole new genre—the picaresque novel. This classic has had enduring popularity as a literary expression of Spanish identity and emotion. Through its daring autobiographical form the reader observes the magnificent, conquering Spain of Charles the Fifth through the inner consciousness of the humble Lazarillo. This editon includes the annotated Spanish-language text and prologue (with modernized and regularized spelling) , a full vocabulary, and concise footnotes explaining allusions and translating phrases of varying difficulty. Spanish-language with introductions in English