Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper by Francisco de Quevedo
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| Author | Quevedo, Francisco de, 1580-1645 |
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| Commentator | Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926 |
| Editor | Watts, Henry Edward, 1826-1904 |
| Illustrator | Vierge, Daniel, 1851-1904 |
| LoC No. | 09001819 |
| Title | Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper" by Francisco de Quevedo is a picaresque novel written in the early 17th century. The story centers around the character of Don Pablo, portraying his life as a cunning sharpshooter navigating the treacherous world of thieves, charlatans, and societal outcasts in Spain. This narrative explores themes of deception, morality, and the human condition through the lens of Quevedo's biting wit and satirical humor. The opening of the novel introduces us to Don Pablo, who recounts his origins and family background in Segovia, emphasizing their questionable activities. The protagonist’s father, a barber, is depicted as a figure of high aspirations yet involved in petty theft, while his mother is portrayed with a scandalous reputation as a seducer. As the narrative unfolds, Don Pablo reflects on the nature of their lives, the societal disdain they face, and the justifications they provide for their actions, setting the tone for the adventures and misdeeds that will follow throughout the story. This opening sets a foundation highlighting the gritty realities of life among the picaresque elements, blending humor and social critique characteristic of Quevedo's literary style. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Picaresque literature, Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46125 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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