The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 12 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
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| Author | Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
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| Illustrator | Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator | Ormsby, John, 1829-1895 |
| Title | The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 12 |
| Note | Illustrated. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 12" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century. The book centers around the comedic and tragic adventures of an aging nobleman, Don Quixote, who becomes enamored with the ideals of knight-errantry after reading too many chivalric romances. This part presents a mix of humor and poignant moments as Don Quixote engages in various misadventures while remaining oblivious to the absurdity of his quest. In this installment, the narrative revolves around the interactions between Don Quixote, his squire Sancho Panza, and a group of characters including the clever Dorothea. As Don Quixote seeks to fulfill a promise made to Dorothea, who asserts she is a princess needing rescue from a giant, the party engages in humorous discussions that highlight Quixote's delusions of grandeur and Sancho's practical wisdom. The episode features themes of chivalry, loyalty, and the often comical disconnect between reality and Quixote's misguided heroism, culminating in the reuniting of Sancho with his beloved donkey, Dapple, and setting the stage for further escapades in their quest for honor and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Picaresque literature |
| Subject | Romances |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5914 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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