| 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 38
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| Note |
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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor 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 38" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century during the Spanish Golden Age. This part of the narrative continues the tale of Don Quixote, a knight-errant whose delusions lead him into various absurd yet humorous adventures, focusing on his interactions with the people around him and the misunderstandings that arise from his chivalric ideals. The book explores themes of reality versus illusion and the impact of literature on imagination. In this chapter, Don Quixote finds himself in the house of Don Antonio Moreno, where he is treated to a series of amusing events, including the revelation of an enchanted head that supposedly answers questions. Amidst this spectacle, Don Quixote's noble spirit and Sancho Panza’s humor shine through as they navigate the absurdities of their situations. The enchanted head, which turns out to be a clever trick involving a hidden speaker, is part of a larger set of misadventures that highlight the folly of seeking validation through fantastical means. This segment reinforces the ongoing contrast between Don Quixote's lofty ideals and the reality he faces, while also showcasing Cervantes' wit and commentary on society. (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. |
5941 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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