The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 31 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 31 |
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| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 31" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century. This remarkable work follows the adventures of the delusional yet noble knight, Don Quixote, and his pragmatic squire, Sancho Panza, as they navigate the challenges presented by their unique interpretations of reality and chivalry. The book delves deep into themes of honor, madness, and the quest for identity, presenting a rich narrative that blends humor and philosophy. In this part, the story picks up with Sancho Panza being appointed governor of an island called Barataria, a situation orchestrated by the Duke and Duchess as part of a series of humorous and satirical events. As Sancho takes up his new role, he faces various challenges that test his wit and wisdom, often leading him to make decisions that are both comical and revealing. Meanwhile, Don Quixote is left to grapple with his feelings of loneliness and the absurdity of romantic pursuits, particularly as a damsel named Altisidora expresses her affection for him through song. Throughout these episodes, themes of loyalty, illusion versus reality, and the eccentricities of human nature are woven together, offering readers a blend of laughter and introspective contemplation. (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. | 5934 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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