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David Rowlands

A translator of the book into English, mentioned in the translation history.

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First appearance: English Translations

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First translator of Lazarillo de Tormes into English.
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David Rowlands first appears in 0004 english translations.

In The Book, Lazarillo de Tormes: First translator of Lazarillo de Tormes into English.

Later, in English Translations: First translator of Lazarillo de Tormes into English, published in 1586.

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Lázaro’s emotional peak occurs when he first experiences economic agency and self-respect, as his water-carryi…

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