The Dialogue of the Dogs (Hesperus Classics)

Type

Book

Authors

Miguel de Cervantes

ISBN 10

1843910659

ISBN 13

9781843910657

Tags

Historical, Short Stories, Spanish & Portuguese, Contemporary, Literary, Psychological Thrillers

Description

The Dialogue of the Dogs is an inspired work of psychological observation by the master of the picaresque novel. In it, Cervantes displays all the clarity and warmth that marks the rich prose of Don Quixote. Given the gift of speech for a day, two dogs set about satirizing humans, their supposed superiors. In an exchange reminiscent of the ancient Greek Dialogues, they recount their experiences under their various masters. But whether butcher, constable, merchant, or gypsy, each is decried as corrupt to the core. Through the scathing Berganza and the critical Scipio, Cervantes delivers an ingenious critique of the morality of 16th-century Spain, and a timeless and telling portrayal of the heart of man. Author of the universally known Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes is Spain’s greatest writer. - from Amzon

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