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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 38
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"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 38" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century during the Spanish Golden Age. This part of the narrative continues the tale of Don Quixote, a knight-errant whose delusions lead him into various absurd yet humorous adventures, focusing on his interactions with the people around him and the misunderstandings that arise from his chivalric ideals. The book explores themes of reality versus illusion and the impact of literature on imagination. In this chapter, Don Quixote finds himself in the house of Don Antonio Moreno, where he is treated to a series of amusing events, including the revelation of an enchanted head that supposedly answers questions. Amidst this spectacle, Don Quixote's noble spirit and Sancho Panza’s humor shine through as they navigate the absurdities of their situations. The enchanted head, which turns out to be a clever trick involving a hidden speaker, is part of a larger set of misadventures that highlight the folly of seeking validation through fantastical means. This segment reinforces the ongoing contrast between Don Quixote's lofty ideals and the reality he faces, while also showcasing Cervantes' wit and commentary on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
Picaresque literature
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