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Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 35
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Note: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
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Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 35" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century, during what is often regarded as the Spanish Golden Age. This volume continues the story of the titular character, Don Quixote, a delusional nobleman who believes he is a knight-errant. The book explores themes of chivalry, reality versus illusion, and the nature of sanity, while delving into the antics and misadventures of Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. In this part of the narrative, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza encounter a group of laborers carrying religious images for a village retablo. The knight admires the saints depicted and reflects on their heroic actions while imagining himself in their company. The story showcases his unwavering belief in chivalric ideals as he prepares to defend the honor of beautiful shepherdesses he meets. However, their encounter takes a comedic turn when Don Quixote mistakenly positions himself in the path of a herd of bulls, resulting in a humorous and chaotic scene. Ultimately, the characters' journey continues with a mix of whimsy and philosophical ponderings, characteristic of Cervantes' enduring work, blending humor with deeper reflections on human nature and society. (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.: 5938
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 94
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 2, Part 35
Note: HTML file
Note: Reading ease score: 54.5 (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 35" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century, during what is often regarded as the Spanish Golden Age. This volume continues the story of the titular character, Don Quixote, a delusional nobleman who believes he is a knight-errant. The book explores themes of chivalry, reality versus illusion, and the nature of sanity, while delving into the antics and misadventures of Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. In this part of the narrative, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza encounter a group of laborers carrying religious images for a village retablo. The knight admires the saints depicted and reflects on their heroic actions while imagining himself in their company. The story showcases his unwavering belief in chivalric ideals as he prepares to defend the honor of beautiful shepherdesses he meets. However, their encounter takes a comedic turn when Don Quixote mistakenly positions himself in the path of a herd of bulls, resulting in a humorous and chaotic scene. Ultimately, the characters' journey continues with a mix of whimsy and philosophical ponderings, characteristic of Cervantes' enduring work, blending humor with deeper reflections on human nature and society. (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.: 5938
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 94
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.