Greetings, _Huck Finn_ and the _Connecticut Yankee_ have often been considered to continue the picaresque tradition of _Lazarillo de Tormes_. While it is easy to find literature supporting this thesis concerning HF, I don't seem to be able to find more than just allusions concerning the CY. Can anyone help? I am also interested in your opinions on another question: Is the CY a realistic or naturalistic novel? Any ideas welcome, either on- or off-list. Thanks a lot, Ines ---------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] Ines Koessl-Timm Wallbergstr. 3 85655 Grosshelfendorf Germany