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La pícara Justina, also known as The Spanish Jilt, is a Spanish picaresque work first printed in 1605. It presents the life and adventures of Justina, a female picaro, through elaborate narration, satire, wordplay, and episodes shaped by the conventions of the picaresque genre. The work is associated with Francisco López de Úbeda, although its authorship and literary classification have been subjects of scholarly discussion.
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What is La pícara Justina about?
La pícara Justina is a Spanish picaresque work about the life and adventures of Justina, a female picaro. It uses satire, wordplay, elaborate narration, and episodic storytelling.
When was La pícara Justina first printed?
The work was first printed in 1605. That date places it within the early development of the Spanish picaresque tradition.
Why is Justina unusual in picaresque literature?
Its central picaro is a woman, which gives the work a distinctive perspective within the genre. Justina’s narration mixes personal adventures with social satire and elaborate verbal play.
What is the English title associated with La pícara Justina?
The work is also known as The Spanish Jilt. It is discussed as a Spanish picaresque novel or prose work from the early seventeenth century.
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