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Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 15
Note: Reading ease score: 42.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 15" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, a time defined by the Baroque period in literature. The book explores the comedic misadventures of a gentleman named Alonso Quixano who becomes so enamored with tales of chivalry that he decides to become a knight-errant, adopting the name Don Quixote. His journey is marked by a series of whimsical encounters, delusions, and reflections on societal values. In this particular part of the narrative, various characters intersect at an inn where they engage in multiple storylines, including the emotional reunion of a captive with his brother, complications involving a judge, and the comical ordeal of Don Quixote as he misinterprets the events around him due to his delusions of grandeur. Themes of love, honor, and the nature of reality versus illusion are prevalent, as Don Quixote's misguided quests lead to both humorous and poignant moments. Characters like Sancho Panza offer a contrasting perspective on Quixote’s ideals, while the subplot involving the judge's daughter and her lover adds layers of romance and societal commentary to the unfolding drama. Overall, this vibrant tapestry of adventure and interaction captivates the reader while delving into the folly and grandeur of the human condition. (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.: 5917
Published: Jul 19, 2004
Downloads: 74
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 15
Note: Reading ease score: 42.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 15" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, a time defined by the Baroque period in literature. The book explores the comedic misadventures of a gentleman named Alonso Quixano who becomes so enamored with tales of chivalry that he decides to become a knight-errant, adopting the name Don Quixote. His journey is marked by a series of whimsical encounters, delusions, and reflections on societal values. In this particular part of the narrative, various characters intersect at an inn where they engage in multiple storylines, including the emotional reunion of a captive with his brother, complications involving a judge, and the comical ordeal of Don Quixote as he misinterprets the events around him due to his delusions of grandeur. Themes of love, honor, and the nature of reality versus illusion are prevalent, as Don Quixote's misguided quests lead to both humorous and poignant moments. Characters like Sancho Panza offer a contrasting perspective on Quixote’s ideals, while the subplot involving the judge's daughter and her lover adds layers of romance and societal commentary to the unfolding drama. Overall, this vibrant tapestry of adventure and interaction captivates the reader while delving into the folly and grandeur of the human condition. (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.: 5917
Published: Jul 19, 2004
Downloads: 74
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.