The Swindler and Lazarillo de Tormes: Two Spanish Picaresque Novels (Penguin Classics)
by Francisco De Queve Do, Francisco De Quevedo
This Penguin Classics edition features two iconic Spanish picaresque novels: The Swindler by Francisco de Quevedo and the anonymous Lazarillo de Tormes. These tales follow resourceful antiheroes through a world of deception and survival, offering sharp satire on societal flaws. A cornerstone of literary history, they reveal the ingenuity and irony of Spain's Golden Age.
About This Book
The Swindler and Lazarillo de Tormes presents two exemplary works of the Spanish picaresque tradition, a genre that follows the adventures of roguish protagonists navigating a corrupt world.
Francisco de Quevedo's The Swindler offers a satirical portrayal of a cunning trickster whose schemes highlight the vices and hypocrisies of Spanish society during the Golden Age.
Lazarillo de Tormes, an anonymous 16th-century novel, chronicles the life of a young servant who uses his wits to survive among various masters, influencing the development of the picaresque form across European literature.
Translated and edited for Penguin Classics, this volume brings these enduring narratives to modern readers, showcasing their linguistic brilliance and social commentary.
These stories blend humor, realism, and critique, making them essential reads for understanding early modern Spanish fiction.
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