‎"ALEMAN, MATEO. ‎
‎Vitae Humanae Proscenium: in quo sub persona Gusmani Alfaracii virtutes & vitia. 3 parts. - [FIRST LATIN TRANSLATION OF ""GUZMAN DE ALFARACHE""]‎

‎Coloniae Agrippinae, Excudebat Petrus a Brachel, 1623, 1624 & 1626. 8vo. Three parts bound in one contemporary full vellum binding with title in contemporary hand to spine and yapp edges. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Spine with long tear. With dampstain in outer margin and light occassional browning throughout. (16), 400, (14), 392, 140, (5) pp. ‎

Reference : 61648

‎First Latin translation of Aleman’s picaresque novel “Guzman de Alfarache”. It follows Guzman, an anti-hero from a poor background, who survives through deception and wit. As he navigates Spanish and Italian society he encounters hypocrisy and corruption, especially among the wealthy. The story combines dark comedy with social critique and includes moral reflections on life and human nature. (For various translations see: Cordier, Lesage, no.20" Tchemerzine IV, 187 Palau, no 6756).‎