Author |
Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
Illustrator |
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
Translator |
Ormsby, John, 1829-1895 |
Title |
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 37
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HTML file
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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
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Note |
Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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Summary |
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 37" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a novel written in the early 17th century, reflecting the Golden Age of Spanish literature. This segment of the famous work continues to explore themes of chivalry, adventure, and the adventures of the delusional knight-errant, Don Quixote. The narrative addresses the impact of Don Quixote and his companion, Sancho Panza, as they navigate through a world that often blurs the line between reality and illusion. In this part of the story, Don Quixote arrives in Barcelona and is met with unexpected fanfare and humor. His valiant persona, known far and wide, garners the attention of locals who acknowledge him as the true knight-errant. However, the encounter spirals into chaos when mischievous children play tricks on the knight by aggravating his horse and Sancho's donkey, causing both of their riders to tumble unceremoniously to the ground. Amidst the celebrations and confusion, the adventure highlights the comedic yet poignant nature of Quixote's quest, as he struggles with his ideals in a world filled with absurdity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Subject |
Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
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Subject |
Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
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Subject |
Picaresque literature
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Romances
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Text |
EBook-No. |
5940 |
Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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