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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 35
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"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.)
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