The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 07 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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Author Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Ormsby, John, 1829-1895
Title The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 07
Note Illustrated.
Note Reading ease score: 46.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 07" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century. The book follows the misadventures of the delusional but well-meaning knight Don Quixote and his pragmatic squire, Sancho Panza, as they embark on a quest to revive chivalry and perform heroic deeds, often leading to humorous and misconstrued situations. At the start of this portion, Don Quixote finds himself engaged in a comedic exchange with Sancho Panza after Sancho has endured a rough encounter with some local rascals. Convinced that they are victims of enchantment, Don Quixote vows to protect Sancho's honor and prepares for battle against what he believes to be an armed army, but they turn out to be a flock of sheep. As he charges into the herd, believing he is performing grand acts of valor, he faces the harsh reality of being pelted with rocks by the astonished shepherds. The chapter highlights themes of perception versus reality, the absurdity of Don Quixote's chivalric ideals, and the deepening camaraderie between master and squire amidst the chaos of their misadventures. As the narrative unfolds, it explores not only the humor in their situations but also touches on deeper lessons about bravery, honor, and the nature of reality itself. (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
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EBook-No. 5909
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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