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Anonymous
Anonyme
Anonymous, Anonymous
Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir
1830
1916
Markham, Sir Clements R. (Clements Robert)
Markham, Clements Robert, Sir
The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes
His Fortunes & Adversities; with a Notice of the Mendoza Family, a Short Life of the Author, Don Diego Hurtado De Mendoza, a Notice of the Work, and Some Remarks on the Character of Lazarillo de Tormes
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"The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes" by Anonymous is a picaresque novel written in the 16th century. The book chronicles the life and adventures of Lazarillo, a young boy from a poor background who becomes a servant to various masters, each revealing the harsh realities of society. Through Lazarillo's journey, the narrative explores themes of social class, survival, and human disillusionment in a world marked by hypocrisy. The opening of "The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes" introduces us to Lazarillo's origins, explaining that he was born near the Tormes River to a miller and his wife, a widow who struggles to make ends meet after her husband's tragic demise. As a child, he witnesses the struggles of poverty and is eventually separated from his mother when she entrusts him to a blind man as a servant. The initial chapters delve into Lazarillo's early life, outlining his encounters with the cruel blind man who takes advantage of him, showcasing a blend of humor and sadness as Lazarillo learns to navigate the hardships of life. This complex reality sets the stage for a larger commentary on societal structures and the resilience required to survive within them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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