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Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
1547
1616
Cervantes, Miguel de
Saavedra, Miguel de Cervantes
De Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel
Cervantes, Michel
Saavedra, Miguel Cervantes
Doré, Gustave
1832
1883
Dore, Gustave
Doré, Louis Christophe Paul Gustave
Doré, Louis Auguste Gustave
Dorè, Gustave
Ormsby, John
1829
1895
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 34
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"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.)
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Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
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