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The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes: His Fortunes and Misfortunes as Told by Himself

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Autor: Anonymous; Luna, Juan de, 1585?- [Contributor]; Rudder, Robert S. [Translator] Sprache: Englisch Quelle: Project Gutenberg ID Gutenberg: 437

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A Spanish novella published anonymously in 1554, The Life of Lazarillo of Tormes presents the fortunes and misfortunes of Lázaro de Tormes as he tells them himself. As a young boy, he moves through the household of successive masters, beginning with a cunning blind beggar and continuing with various church officials. Across these experiences, Lázaro learns how to navigate a harsh society by using wit, deception, and practical survival skills. The work is known for its focus on poverty and its critical, satirical look at social and religious hypocrisy, shaping the picaresque way of portraying life from the perspective of a rogue rather than noble heroes.