Lazarillo de Tormes: A Graphic Novel

The graphic novel adaptation of "Lazarillo de Tormes" provides a new perspective on the enigmatic sixteenth-century work that is considered the founder of the picaresque novel genre. It explores questions about the book's author, Inquisition censorship, readership, and its enduring literary significance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2021
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Lazarillo de Tormes, an anonymous sixteenth-century masterpiece, is widely recognized as the pioneer of the picaresque novel genre. This genre encompasses a wide range of works, including those by renowned Spanish authors like Miguel de Cervantes, as well as famous novels in English and American literature featuring anti-hero characters. This captivating translation and contemporary retelling of Lazarillo de Tormes presents a fresh perspective on enduring questions surrounding this enigmatic book. Who was the enigmatic author behind this seemingly harmless work? Why did the Inquisition forbid its publication? Who read the book and how did they interpret it? These and many other intriguing questions are brought to life in the graphic novel, offering a comprehensive exploration of the fortunes and adversities that led this extraordinary book to become a literary classic, defying all odds.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 260 x 211 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487529376