The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 19 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 2, Part 19 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 19" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century. This renowned work continues the adventures of the delusional knight-errant Don Quixote, who, along with his devoted squire Sancho Panza, embarks on a series of comedic and absurd quests that question the nature of reality and chivalry. The narrative is rich with wit and satire as it explores themes of idealism versus realism, the folly of romantic notions, and the complexities of human nature. At the start of this volume, we find Don Quixote in a state of recovery after his previous escapades, prompting visits from his friends, the curate and the barber, who are eager to assess his mental state. Despite their hopes for improvement, it quickly becomes apparent that Quixote's fantasies persist, revealing his unwavering belief in knight-errantry and the noble ideals that fuel his delusions. The opening chapters introduce various humorous dialogues, including a lively exchange between Sancho Panza and his wife, as well as interactions that foreshadow the upcoming adventures. This portion sets the stage for the ensuing comic situations, vividly illustrating the misunderstandings and absurdities that arise from Quixote's relentless pursuit of glory and justice. (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. | 5922 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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