Vida del escudero Marcos de Obregón by Vicente Espinel
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| Author | Espinel, Vicente, 1550?-1624 |
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| Illustrator | Pellicer, José Luis, 1842-1901 |
| Title | Vida del escudero Marcos de Obregón |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcos_de_Obreg%C3%B3n |
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| Summary | "Vida del escudero Marcos de Obregón" by Vicente Espinel is a fictional work, likely written in the early 17th century. This narrative is known for its connection to the picaresque genre, as it explores the life and adventures of its protagonist, Marcos de Obregón, who navigates through societal challenges with a mix of wit and charm. As one of the prominent works of Spanish literature of its time, it offers insights into the moral lessons embedded within the story. The opening portion of the work introduces the background and significance of "Vida del escudero Marcos de Obregón" while also touching on the author’s intentions. It reveals that Espinel aimed to blend entertainment with moral instruction, inspired by the works of his contemporaries and classical authors like Horace. The text provides a historical account of the significance and popularity of the book, including its numerous editions and public reception, establishing its place in the literary canon. The early context sets the stage for the unfolding adventures of Marcos, hinting at themes of personal growth and societal critique without delving into specific plot details. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Picaresque literature, Spanish |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- Classical period, 1500-1700 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60147 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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