Rogues and Rebels: the Thrilling World of Picaresque Novel
Words: 507 1044Ever heard of picaresque novels? They're like the literary equivalent of a wild rollercoaster ride through society's ups and downs, all through the eyes of a charmingly roguish hero. Let's dive into what makes these stories so irresistibly fun and sneakily insightful. So, what's with the fancy term 'picaresque'? It comes from the Spanish word 'picaro,' which means a bit of a scoundrel or a trickster. This is your main guy (or gal) in these stories – always clever, often […]