The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 17 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 17
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 17" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, a time characterized by the Spanish Golden Age. This part of the book continues the tale of Don Quixote, a nobleman who has lost his sanity from reading too many chivalric romances and sets out on a quest to revive the age of knights and adventure. The work explores themes of reality versus illusion, the nature of heroism, and the complexities of human desire. In this chapter, a conversation unfolds between Don Quixote and a canon as they discuss the merits of chivalric literature and philosophy. Don Quixote passionately defends the value of the stories he has read, believing they elevate his own valor and character. Meanwhile, his squire Sancho Panza dreams of governing a county, displaying a humorous desire for authority despite his simpler nature. The dialogue showcases Cervantes' skill in blending comedy and thoughtful commentary on society. Additionally, the chapter introduces a goatherd who emphasizes the wisdom found in simplicity, setting the stage for potential tales of adventure and providing insights into the life and philosophy of common people. (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. 5919
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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