This edition had all images removed.
Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 03
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Illustrated.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 03" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century, during the Spanish Golden Age. This book is part of a larger narrative that explores the misadventures of the self-declared knight-errant, Don Quixote, as he embarks on a quest to revive chivalry and engage in heroic acts. The narrative delves into themes of illusion versus reality, social commentary, and the nature of heroism in a changing world. In this volume, the tale unfolds with humorous interactions between Don Quixote, his squire Sancho Panza, and other characters, highlighting the absurdity of Quixote's convictions. One significant episode features the curate and barber investigating Quixote's library to condemn books of chivalry that they believe have driven him mad. The ensuing debate about which books to save or burn serves as a comedic critique of literary tastes and the influence of literature on behavior. Quixote's misguided attempts to fight windmills, which he believes to be giants, showcase his delusions, while his encounters with various characters, including a lady in a coach, reveal the chaos and comedy of his quest for honor. Overall, this part captures the essence of Cervantes' exploration of the fine line between reality and fantasy, and the impact of these realms on human interactions and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Ormsby, John, 1829-1895
EBook No.: 5905
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
Subject: Picaresque literature
Subject: Romances
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 03
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Illustrated.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 03" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century, during the Spanish Golden Age. This book is part of a larger narrative that explores the misadventures of the self-declared knight-errant, Don Quixote, as he embarks on a quest to revive chivalry and engage in heroic acts. The narrative delves into themes of illusion versus reality, social commentary, and the nature of heroism in a changing world. In this volume, the tale unfolds with humorous interactions between Don Quixote, his squire Sancho Panza, and other characters, highlighting the absurdity of Quixote's convictions. One significant episode features the curate and barber investigating Quixote's library to condemn books of chivalry that they believe have driven him mad. The ensuing debate about which books to save or burn serves as a comedic critique of literary tastes and the influence of literature on behavior. Quixote's misguided attempts to fight windmills, which he believes to be giants, showcase his delusions, while his encounters with various characters, including a lady in a coach, reveal the chaos and comedy of his quest for honor. Overall, this part captures the essence of Cervantes' exploration of the fine line between reality and fantasy, and the impact of these realms on human interactions and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Ormsby, John, 1829-1895
EBook No.: 5905
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
Subject: Picaresque literature
Subject: Romances
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.