Quevedo, Francisco de
El Buscon
- ISBN 13:
- 9788437602370
- author:
- Quevedo, Francisco de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Catedra.
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 10.9 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Literary essays
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 56
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set in 17th-century Spain, El Buscon (The Swindler) is a tale of deception and survival. Pablos, a young man from Segovia, navigates a complex web of family secrets and social expectations.
After a tumultuous time at school, where he befriends his teacher but faces ridicule for his parents' unconventional lifestyle, Pablos decides to seek out a new path. He joins the household of Don Diego Coronel, but soon finds himself under the tutelage of the avaricious and unscrupulous licenciado Cabra.
The result is a harrowing journey marked by poverty, hunger, and hardship, as Pablos struggles to find his place in the world. This gripping story explores themes of identity, class, and the human condition, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those living on the margins of society.
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