| 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 01
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 01" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century. This work follows the comical and misadventurous journey of Don Quixote, a nobleman who becomes enamored with the romantic ideals of chivalry and sets out to revive knighthood in a world that has largely moved on from such notions. Accompanied by his loyal yet practical squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote engages in various misadventures that blend humor with profound insights about reality and illusion. At the start of this iconic story, Cervantes introduces Don Quixote as a gentleman from La Mancha who spends his days reading chivalric romances to the extent that he loses his sanity and decides to become a knight-errant. The opening chapters detail his quirky character, his decision to embark on adventures, and his initial sally from home, which is filled with moments of both absurdity and relatability. Cervantes sets the tone for a narrative rich in both humor and social commentary, as Don Quixote's noble intentions often clash comically with the harsh realities of the world around him, foreshadowing a captivating exploration of dreams versus reality. (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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| Subject |
Romances
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5903 |
| Release Date |
Jul 27, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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