英语词汇“picaresque”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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What is a picaresque novel?

Picaresque derives from Spanish picaresco, which means "of or relating to a picaro," the picaro being the rogue or bohemian usually at the center of picaresque fiction. The typical picaro is a wandering individual of low social standing who happens into a series of adventures among people of various higher classes, and often relies on wits and a little dishonesty to get by. The first known novel in this style is Lazarillo de Tormes (circa 1554), an irreverent work about a poor boy who works for a series of masters of dubious character. The novel has been attributed to Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, but his authorship is disputable.

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Of course, in his picaresque travelogue of Texan political activism, O’Rourke is also telling his own story — as a careful listener and tireless avatar of all those who have fought against injustice, past and present.

Lee Drutman, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 The White Tiger is a picaresque tale of an Indian man’s escape from poverty to business success, and of ambition being muddied by morality.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2022 Fielding's is a picaresque novel, an early literary genre which focuses on a roguish but lovable underdog hero on a series of adventures.

Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2021 In a picaresque life, Ms. Ginsberg lived in New York City, Switzerland, Israel and Ecuador.

Annabelle Williams, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2021 Jim Harrison reviewed this picaresque tale of a young writer on the brink of success for The Times — and loved it.

Tina Jordan, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2021 There are picaresque detours, slapstick-heavy set pieces and a thick veneer of corporate-culture satire, mostly aimed at the Great Beyond’s overseers, each one a marvel of translucent forms and squiggly lines.

Justin Chang Film Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2020 After Cabortes throws him out, Pattie makes his way to Monterey and has more picaresque adventures, including taking part on both sides of a minor civil war.

Gary Kamiya, SFChronicle.com, 1 May 2020 Pennell tells this meandering, local picaresque tale with low-key emotions that rise very high through his distinctive eye for idiosyncratic behavior (as in the very first scene, of Frank sleeping off a bender on Lloyd’s pool table).

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2020

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The Failure, a picaresque story about two guys who plan to rob a Korean check cashing store in order to finance the prototype for a ridiculous internet application.

Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2022 Le Chevalier’s manuscript—written in (eccentric) French, the lingua franca of diplomacy, one of his ephemeral métiers—has its own picaresque history.

Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 Brás Cubas, a deceased character born in 1805 who never achieved grace or glory, reflects on his picaresque life, multiple failures, and equally numerous delusions.

Farah Abdessamad, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2022 Granados crafts a picaresque of art galleries, SoHo lofts, and Hamptons mansions, deftly satirizing the wealthy without denying the value of what wealth can buy: gorgeous clothes, superb champagne, easy confidence.

The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021 That notion of American openness, of ever-fractalizing free will, coming up against the fickle realities of fate is the tension that powers Towles’ exciting, entertaining and sometimes implausible picaresque.

Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2021 The Summer Thieves is a picaresque adventure modeled on the work of Jack Vance.

Geek's Guide To The Galaxy, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2021 This parodic picaresque finds Sturges at the zenith of his formidable powers to abrade and delight.

Washington Post, 31 July 2021 Diaghilev drew inspiration for The Three-Cornered Hat from a picaresque novel by Spanish writer Pedro de Alarcón.

Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2021 See More

单词	picaresque
释义	picaresque 1 of 2 adjective pi·ca·resque ˌpi-kə-ˈresk ˌpē- : of or relating to rogues or rascals also : of, relating to, suggesting, or being a type of fiction dealing with the episodic adventures of a usually roguish protagonist a picaresque novel picaresque 2 of 2 noun : one that is picaresque Did you know? What is a picaresque novel? Picaresque derives from Spanish picaresco, which means "of or relating to a picaro," the picaro being the rogue or bohemian usually at the center of picaresque fiction. The typical picaro is a wandering individual of low social standing who happens into a series of adventures among people of various higher classes, and often relies on wits and a little dishonesty to get by. The first known novel in this style is Lazarillo de Tormes (circa 1554), an irreverent work about a poor boy who works for a series of masters of dubious character. The novel has been attributed to Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, but his authorship is disputable. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Of course, in his picaresque travelogue of Texan political activism, O’Rourke is also telling his own story — as a careful listener and tireless avatar of all those who have fought against injustice, past and present. Lee Drutman, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 The White Tiger is a picaresque tale of an Indian man’s escape from poverty to business success, and of ambition being muddied by morality. David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2022 Fielding's is a picaresque novel, an early literary genre which focuses on a roguish but lovable underdog hero on a series of adventures. Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 9 Sep. 2021 In a picaresque life, Ms. Ginsberg lived in New York City, Switzerland, Israel and Ecuador. Annabelle Williams, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2021 Jim Harrison reviewed this picaresque tale of a young writer on the brink of success for The Times — and loved it. Tina Jordan, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2021 There are picaresque detours, slapstick-heavy set pieces and a thick veneer of corporate-culture satire, mostly aimed at the Great Beyond’s overseers, each one a marvel of translucent forms and squiggly lines. Justin Chang Film Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2020 After Cabortes throws him out, Pattie makes his way to Monterey and has more picaresque adventures, including taking part on both sides of a minor civil war. Gary Kamiya, SFChronicle.com, 1 May 2020 Pennell tells this meandering, local picaresque tale with low-key emotions that rise very high through his distinctive eye for idiosyncratic behavior (as in the very first scene, of Frank sleeping off a bender on Lloyd’s pool table). Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2020 Noun The Failure, a picaresque story about two guys who plan to rob a Korean check cashing store in order to finance the prototype for a ridiculous internet application. Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2022 Le Chevalier’s manuscript—written in (eccentric) French, the lingua franca of diplomacy, one of his ephemeral métiers—has its own picaresque history. Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 Brás Cubas, a deceased character born in 1805 who never achieved grace or glory, reflects on his picaresque life, multiple failures, and equally numerous delusions. Farah Abdessamad, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2022 Granados crafts a picaresque of art galleries, SoHo lofts, and Hamptons mansions, deftly satirizing the wealthy without denying the value of what wealth can buy: gorgeous clothes, superb champagne, easy confidence. The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2021 That notion of American openness, of ever-fractalizing free will, coming up against the fickle realities of fate is the tension that powers Towles’ exciting, entertaining and sometimes implausible picaresque. Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2021 The Summer Thieves is a picaresque adventure modeled on the work of Jack Vance. Geek's Guide To The Galaxy, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2021 This parodic picaresque finds Sturges at the zenith of his formidable powers to abrade and delight. Washington Post, 31 July 2021 Diaghilev drew inspiration for The Three-Cornered Hat from a picaresque novel by Spanish writer Pedro de Alarcón. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Spanish picaresco, from pícaro First Known Use Adjective 1810, in the meaning defined above Noun 1895, in the meaning defined above
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