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Chapter VII begins with Lazarillo reaping the fruits of a lifetime spent dodging misfortune and adapting with wit. No longer the boy scrambling for crusts or running from cruel masters, he now walks through the streets in respectable clothes purchased with money he earned. His role as a chaplain’s water carrier behind him, he tries his hand briefly at being a bailiff. That job, however, quickly reveals its dangers when faced with outlaws and desperate criminals. Realizing that courage without a sword is…-
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Chapter VIII follows a moment in Lazaro’s life when luck seemed firmly in his favor. In Toledo, he enjoyed a stretch of comfort unlike anything he had previously known, thanks to his close friendship with a group of Germans who had taken a liking to him. Every day, he walked the streets carrying a shining pan of fruit—glistening pears, tender figs, and sugared plums—that not only delighted the eye but advertised the delicacies he helped distribute. His visibility made him known, but it was his…
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To The Reader
To The Reader, this opening note is not just a formality but a pointed defense of truth against the spread of fantasy. The writer, J. de Luna, steps forward not only as a storyteller but as a witness determined to restore dignity to a tale that has, in his eyes, been twisted into nonsense. A version of Lazarillo's life, recently printed and circulated, told of him falling into the sea and transforming into a fish—a tuna no less—complete with underwater battles, a scaly wife, and tuna offspring. To…-
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Lazarillo of Tormes
Lazarillo of Tormes is a 16th-century Spanish novel, anonymously written, that tells the story of Lázaro, a young boy who grows up in poverty and is apprenticed to various masters. Through his adventures, the novel critiques society, highlighting themes of social class, hypocrisy, and survival. Written in the form of a first-person narrative, it is considered one of the earliest examples of the picaresque genre.-
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Introduction
Introduction to Lazarillo of Tormes reveals not a story of grand knights or epic battles, but one grounded in the grit of everyday survival. Unlike the noble heroes populating Spain’s popular literature of the sixteenth century, Lazarillo is poor, cunning, and painfully aware of the world’s hypocrisies. His journey begins not with a sword, but with an empty stomach and an endless capacity for adaptation. The novel stood out sharply in its time, eschewing fantasy for realism and replacing idealized…-
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Translator’s Note
The introductory commentary and translator's note for the second part of The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes provide essential context and appreciation for Juan de Luna’s continuation of the original work. Despite Luna’s necessity to leave Spain influencing the sequel's tone, his storytelling prowess ensures a vibrant and engaging narrative. Unlike the "First Part," Luna’s sequel is renowned for its entertaining and highly descriptive scenes filled with wit and humor. In this continuation, memorable…-
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Chapter I: Where Lazaro Tells about How He Left Toledo to Go to the War of Algiers opens with Lazaro in an enviable position. In Toledo, he had a job that brought stability, fine clothes, and the appearance of respectability. Yet the call of adventure stirred something deeper in him—a wish to follow the legacy of his father and prove his worth in a more daring way. That desire, mixed with ambition, pushed him to volunteer for the fleet bound for Algiers. Before setting off, he ensured his family was…
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Chapter II: How Lazaro Embarked at Cartagena begins with a quiet sense of desperation masked by hope as Lazaro leaves behind yet another chapter of suffering. Mocked for his ragged clothes and treated as little more than a vagrant, he faces ridicule with an inward resolve. He believes that endurance, no matter how bitter, might yet bring him closer to dignity. With nowhere else to turn, he boards a ship docked at Cartagena, lured by the thought of escape and renewal. The harbor, loud and bustling, gives…
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Chapter III: How Lazaro Escaped from the Sea begins with a chaotic, breathless effort to grasp at both survival and wealth. Trapped between terror and hope, Lazaro pushes his body into the waves, clawing toward a chest of treasure floating just out of reach. He cannot swim, yet necessity compels him forward. The sea, cruel and cold, batters his limbs while fish snap at his skin as if mocking his desperation. Every gulp of seawater feels like punishment, reminding him of the bitter concoction his wife once…
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Chapter IV: How They Took Lazaro through Spain begins with Lazaro reflecting on a strange twist of fate that turned him from a man into an attraction. After miraculously surviving an ordeal at sea—one he compares to Jonah’s tale—he finds himself rescued not by kindness but by opportunists. The fishermen, eager to profit from the unusual event, decide to put him on display across the country. With the blessing of the Inquisition’s ministers, they transform him into a living exhibit. Moss is…
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