The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 23 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 23 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 23" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century. This engaging work is part of a larger narrative about the adventures of Don Quixote, a deluded yet noble knight, and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. The novel explores themes of chivalry, love, and the conflict between reality and illusion as it follows the quests of its eccentric protagonists. In this part of the story, Don Quixote encounters a wedding celebration for Camacho the Rich and Quiteria the Fair, which serves as the backdrop for a dramatic tale involving the heartbroken Basilio, who is in love with Quiteria. As the vibrant festivities unfold, the interplay of love and wealth becomes central to the narrative. The comic yet poignant interactions between characters highlight contrasting perspectives on romance, as Don Quixote evinces a romantic idealism that often clashes with Sancho Panza's more pragmatic views. The chapter combines humor and commentary on social hierarchies, ending with a rich tapestry of events that intertwine the lives of its characters, illustrating Cervantes' skillful storytelling. (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. | 5926 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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