Humor in Lazarillo de Tormes

Authors

H. Kay Moon

Keywords

Lazarillo de Tormes

Abstract

This discussion on humor in Lazarillo de Tormes begins with a brief exploration of theories of the causes of laughter. Then the author analyzes the source of humor in Lazarillo into categories such as satire, slapstick, irony, incongruity, and word play, among others. Lazarillo's popularity in its day and its appreciation in our day undoubtedly stem from its author's mastery of the various forms of humor.

Recommended Citation

Moon, H. Kay (1964) "Humor in Lazarillo de Tormes," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 5: Iss. 3, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol5/iss3/6