La Parodia como eje narrativo en La Pícara Justina

Abstract

The aim of this work is to offer an approach to the parodic resources found in El libro de entretenimiento de la pícara Justina, published in 1605. This piece, unique within the picaresque tradition, stands out for its female protagonist and its innovative structure, which explicitly parodies the narrative model of Guzmán de Alfarache. The study focuses on how parody functions as the central axis of the narrative, which is presented as a burlesque story in both content and form through the use of irony, polyphony and humorous discourse. Furthermore, the novel is examined in terms of how it subverts the literary conventions of its time, breaking with the traditional codes of the picaresque genre. Ultimately, this thesis analyzes how this parodic distortion becomes a key element for understanding the nature and purpose of the novel