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Lazarillo de Tormes
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The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and of His Fortunes and Adversities (Spanish: La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades [la ˈβiða ðe laθaˈɾiʎo ðe ˈtoɾmes i ðe sus foɾˈtunas jaðβeɾsiˈðaðes]) is a Spanish novella, published anonymously because of its anticlerical content. It was published simultaneously in three cities in 1554: Alcalá de Henares, Burgos and Antwerp. The Alcalá de Henares edition adds some episodes which were most likely written by a second author. It is most famous as the book establishing the style of the picaresque satirical novel.
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Author | anonymous |
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Original title | La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades |
Language | Spanish |
Genre | Picaresque |
Publication date | 1554 |
Publication place | Spain |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
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