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Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 34" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century. This humorous and satirical work follows the misadventures of Don Quixote, a nobleman who becomes unhinged by reading too many chivalric romances, and his practical squire, Sancho Panza. The story reflects on themes of reality versus illusion, the nature of heroism, and the folly of idealism, set against the backdrop of Spanish society at the time. In this part of the narrative, Don Quixote is eagerly anticipating a duel to defend the honor of a damsel, while Sancho Panza struggles with his own misfortunes after abandoning his short-lived governorship of an "island." As the story unfolds, Sancho accidentally falls into a pit while seeking shelter, only to be rescued later by Don Quixote and the duke and duchess. Meanwhile, the duke orchestrates a mock duel between Don Quixote and his servant, who unexpectedly yields out of a sudden infatuation. Throughout these escapades, the narrative interweaves comedic misfortunes and reflections on the complexities of honor and duty, ultimately portraying the absurdity of their respective quests. (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.: 5937

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 69

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.

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2024-12-23T09:23:10Z The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 34

This edition has images.

Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 34

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Note: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 34" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century. This humorous and satirical work follows the misadventures of Don Quixote, a nobleman who becomes unhinged by reading too many chivalric romances, and his practical squire, Sancho Panza. The story reflects on themes of reality versus illusion, the nature of heroism, and the folly of idealism, set against the backdrop of Spanish society at the time. In this part of the narrative, Don Quixote is eagerly anticipating a duel to defend the honor of a damsel, while Sancho Panza struggles with his own misfortunes after abandoning his short-lived governorship of an "island." As the story unfolds, Sancho accidentally falls into a pit while seeking shelter, only to be rescued later by Don Quixote and the duke and duchess. Meanwhile, the duke orchestrates a mock duel between Don Quixote and his servant, who unexpectedly yields out of a sudden infatuation. Throughout these escapades, the narrative interweaves comedic misfortunes and reflections on the complexities of honor and duty, ultimately portraying the absurdity of their respective quests. (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.: 5937

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 69

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.

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