The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 39 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
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| Author | Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
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| Illustrator | Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator | Ormsby, John, 1829-1895 |
| Title | The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 39 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 39" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, specifically in the Spanish Golden Age. This work continues the adventures of the chivalrous yet delusional knight Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, as they navigate a world filled with realism and fantasy. The likely topic of this part revolves around the misadventures faced by the protagonists, touching on themes of honor, delusion, and the contrast between illusion and reality. In this portion of the narrative, we see Don Quixote grappling with thoughts of Dulcinea's disenchantment while attending a naval event with Sancho. Their encounter leads to the humorous yet chaotic treatment of Sancho when he is whimsically tossed among the crew of a galley. The story unfolds further into an adventure involving a captured Moorish youth, Ana Felix, whose narrative reveals her Christian identity hidden within a guise as she recounts her tragic tale. This interweaving of personal histories and the antics surrounding Don Quixote ultimately highlights the absurdity and honor of knight-errantry, leading to further complications when the Knight of the White Moon challenges Quixote to a duel that results in his defeat. This chapter intricately blends humor with more profound themes of identity, choice, and the consequences of one's actions in a fantastical yet sharply realistic manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Picaresque literature |
| Subject | Romances |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5942 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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