An Outline Of The History Of The Novela Picaresca In Spain (1903)

An Outline of the History of the Novela Picaresca in Spain is a book written by Fonger De Haan and originally published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development and evolution of the picaresque novel in Spain, a genre that emerged in the 16th century and became popular in the following centuries. De Haan traces the origins of the picaresque novel to the Spanish Golden Age and analyzes the social and cultural context in which it emerged. He explores the themes and motifs that are common in picaresque literature, such as the depiction of the lower classes, the use of satire and irony, and the emphasis on the protagonist's journey of self-discovery. The book also examines the influence of the picaresque novel on other literary genres and on Spanish culture as a whole. De Haan discusses the works of prominent picaresque writers such as Francisco de Quevedo, Mateo Alem�����n, and Miguel de Cervantes, and provides a detailed analysis of some of the most famous picaresque novels, including Lazarillo de Tormes and Guzm�����n de Alfarache. Overall, An Outline of the History of the Novela Picaresca in Spain is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Spanish literature, culture, and history. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of one of the most important literary genres in Spanish literature and offers a deeper understanding of the social and cultural context in which it emerged.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.