La Vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus Fortunas y Adversidades with an English Introduction

A masterpiece of early Spanish literature first published in 1554. Banned by the Inquisition, this classic began a whole new genre - the picaresque novel. ""La vida"" has had enduring popularity as a literary expression of Spanish identity and emotion. This edition includes the annotated Spanish-language text and prologue, a full vocabulary, and concise footnotes explaining allusions and translating difficult phrases.