Pablo De Segovia

Name: Pablo De Segovia
Author: Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas

"Pablo de Segovia" is a satirical novel written by Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas in the early 17th century. The book follows the adventures of its titular character, Pablo de Segovia, as he travels through Spain and Europe, encountering various characters and situations along the way. Throughout the story, Quevedo uses humor and irony to critique social norms and institutions of his time, including religion, politics, and education. The book is considered a classic of Spanish literature and has been widely studied for its literary merit and cultural significance.

By Francisco de Quevedo y Villegas · First published 1624 · Genre: Picaresque, Satire, Comedy · 23 chapters

Giving an Account of who he is and Whence he Sprung
Of what Happened to me at my Coming to Madrid as Soon as I Arrived there, until Nightfall
How I Went to School, and what Happened to me there
In which the same Subject is Pursued, with other Strange Incidents
How I Went to a Boarding School in Quality of Servant to don Diego Coronel
The further Proceedings of this Sharping Gang, Till they were Thrown all Together into Gaol
Of my Convalescence, and Departure for the University of Alcala De Henares
In which the Prison is Described and what Happened Therein, until the Old Woman was Whipped, my Companions Exposed to Shame, and myself Let out on Bail
Of our Entrance into Alcala, of the Footing we had to Pay, and the Tricks they Played Upon Us
How I Took a Lodging, and the Misfortune that Befel me Therein
Of the Wicked Old Housekeeper, and the First Knavish Pranks I Played at Alcala
In which the same Adventure is Pursued, with Various other Incidents
How I Received News of my Father's Death, Parted from don Diego, and what Course of Life I Resolved on for the Future
In which the Story is Continued, with other Incidents and Notable Misfortunes
My Journey from Alcala to Segovia, and Happened by the Way Till I Came to Rejas, where I Lay that Night
Of my Cure, and other Strange Things
Of what Happened to me on the Road to Madrid with a Poet
In which I Turn Player, Poet, and Gallant of Nuns; which Characters are Daintily Painted
Of what I did at Madrid, and what Happened to me on my Way to Cerecedilla, where I Passed the Night
Of what Happened to me at Seville, Till I Took Ship for the Indies
The Kind Entertainment I had at my Uncle's, the Visits I Received; how I Recovered my Inheritance and Returned to Madrid
Of my Flight from Segovia, with what Happened to me by the Way to Madrid
In which the Gentleman Pursues his Journey, and his Promised Tale of his Life and Condition

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