The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes

The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes is a seminal work of Spanish literature, often cited as one of the earliest examples of the picaresque novel genre. Written in a first-person narrative style, the book chronicles the adventures of Lazarillo, a poor boy who navigates a treacherous society filled with corruption and deception. Set against the backdrop of 16th-century Spain, the narrative employs wit a...