La Criada y la Escoba

La Criada y la Escoba de Tomás de Iriarte (1773)

The story follows two women, one a maid and the other a broom, as they engage in a conversation about the absurdity of life. The maid, who is tired of her menial tasks, fantasizes about running away and living a life of freedom and adventure. The broom, who has been around for centuries and seen everything, mocks the maid's ideas and suggests that she should be grateful for the simple pleasures in life. Despite their differing perspectives, the two form an unlikely bond as they continue to converse.

By Tomás de Iriarte · First published 1773 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Didactic Literature · 134 words

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(Hay correctores de obras ajenas, que añaden más errores de los que corrigen.)

Cierta criada la casa barría Con una escoba muy puerca y muy vieja. "Reniego yo de la escoba (decía): Con su basura y pedazos que deja Por donde pasa, Aun más ensucia que limpia la casa."

Los remendones, que escritos ajenos Corregir piensan, acaso de errores Suelen dejarlos diez veces más llenos. Mas no haya miedo que de estos señores Diga yo nada: Que se lo diga por mí la criada.

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acaso · ajenas · ajenos · aun · añaden · barría · basura · casa · cierta · correctores · corregir · corrigen

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