{"product_id":"9788499531601","title":"GUZMAN DE ALFARACHE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuzmán de Alfarache\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eGuzmán de Alfarache\u003c\/em\u003e presents the masterpiece of the Spanish picaresque novel, written by Mateo Alemán. Through an autobiographical narrative, the reader accompanies the protagonist in his dual role as a rogue and a repentant sinner, traversing the underworld of Golden Age society. With an incisive style and stark realism, the work offers a profound reflection on the human condition, honor, and redemption. An essential classic for understanding the origins of the modern novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuzmán de Alfarache\u003c\/em\u003e narrates, in the first person, the life of its protagonist from his birth to his maturity. Guzmán, the son of a converted father and a mother of questionable reputation, leaves home to seek his fortune and becomes a rogue who serves various masters. The work is structured in two parts: the first, published in 1599, recounts his adventures and misdeeds; the second, from 1604, delves into his repentance and moral reflection. Unlike other picaresque novels, the character possesses a dual dimension: he is both a rogue who lives outside the law and a sinner who, from old age, analyzes his mistakes and seeks redemption. The narrative combines episodes of great vividness and color with extensive sermons and philosophical reflections, creating a work of great complexity and literary richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePicaresque life and survival on the fringes of society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRepentance and the search for moral redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism and corruption in the Spanish Golden Age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHonor, reputation, and the hypocrisy of appearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRealism in the description of environments and characters from low social backgrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in classical Spanish literature, especially the picaresque genre. It is ideal for students of literature, philology, and history, as well as anyone who wishes to discover one of the fundamental works that laid the foundations of the modern novel. It will also be of great interest to those seeking a read that combines entertainment with deep moral and social reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a masterpiece of world literature, essential for understanding the evolution of the novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA realistic and critical vision of Golden Age society, with characters and environments described with great vividness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA double reading that combines picaresque adventure with philosophical and moral reflection on life and repentance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to appreciate the incisive style and observational power of Mateo Alemán, key to the work's success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alemán, Mateo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts, fiction and related topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cem\u003eGuzmán de Alfarache\u003c\/em\u003e represents an excellent opportunity to approach one of the pinnacles of picaresque narrative. Mateo Alemán's work is not only a historical testimony of great value, but it remains relevant for its sharp social criticism and its complex treatment of repentance and morality. For the reader interested in the classics, this book offers a rich and profound literary experience that combines the entertainment of the rogue's adventures with a reflection that invites thought on human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA DIGITAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406644306267,"sku":"9788499531601","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849953160.jpg?v=1781836597","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788499531601","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}