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Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 36

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Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 36" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel from the early 17th century, often considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. This volume continues the adventures of Don Quixote, the delusional knight-errant, and his squire Sancho Panza as they journey through various encounters that highlight themes of heroism, absurdity, and the nature of reality. The narrative satirizes chivalric romances while also exploring the complexities of human behavior and the stark contrast between idealism and practicality. In this section of the story, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza find themselves ambushed by a band of robbers while on their way to Barcelona. The chaos unfolds with a humorous twist as Don Quixote's noble intentions conflict with the realities of his situation. Sancho, unwilling to take punishment for the sake of Don Quixote's ideals, resists the knight's attempts to chastise him and instead, they are drawn into an encounter with Roque Guinart, a charismatic outlaw. The plot thickens when Claudia Jeronima seeks vengeance on Don Vicente Torrellas for breaking his promise, leading to tragedy and emotional turmoil. Throughout these events, Cervantes skillfully weaves themes of justice, honor, and the intersections of fate, leaving readers to ponder the essence of courage in a world rife with absurdity. (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.: 5939

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 75

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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2024-11-05T23:58:35Z The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 36

This edition has images.

Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 36

Note: HTML file

Note: Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 36" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel from the early 17th century, often considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. This volume continues the adventures of Don Quixote, the delusional knight-errant, and his squire Sancho Panza as they journey through various encounters that highlight themes of heroism, absurdity, and the nature of reality. The narrative satirizes chivalric romances while also exploring the complexities of human behavior and the stark contrast between idealism and practicality. In this section of the story, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza find themselves ambushed by a band of robbers while on their way to Barcelona. The chaos unfolds with a humorous twist as Don Quixote's noble intentions conflict with the realities of his situation. Sancho, unwilling to take punishment for the sake of Don Quixote's ideals, resists the knight's attempts to chastise him and instead, they are drawn into an encounter with Roque Guinart, a charismatic outlaw. The plot thickens when Claudia Jeronima seeks vengeance on Don Vicente Torrellas for breaking his promise, leading to tragedy and emotional turmoil. Throughout these events, Cervantes skillfully weaves themes of justice, honor, and the intersections of fate, leaving readers to ponder the essence of courage in a world rife with absurdity. (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.: 5939

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 75

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.

urn:gutenberg:5939:3 2004-06-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ormsby, John Doré, Gustave Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de en 1