| 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 33
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| Note |
HTML file
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.7 (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 33" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, often considered part of the Spanish Golden Age. This section chronicles the ongoing adventures of the titular character, Don Quixote, and his squire, Sancho Panza, with a particular focus on Sancho's comical and tumultuous experience as the governor of an island. The novel plays with themes of reality versus delusion, social class, and the absurdity of chivalry. In this part of the narrative, Sancho Panza faces the complexities and challenges of governance, revealing his humorous take on authority while showcasing unexpected wisdom. His interactions with the townspeople bring forth a series of comedic but insightful situations, such as the judgment he passes on local disputes and his encounters with a disguised damsel. Ultimately, the story explores Sancho's desire for a simple life amidst the pressures of leadership and the amplification of his personality through his role as governor, highlighting the interplay of folly and wisdom in his character. The escapades in this section exemplify Cervantes' satire of society while propelling the eccentric journey of his beloved characters. (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. |
5936 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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