| 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, Complete
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| Note |
HTML file
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
David Widger
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| Summary |
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Complete" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel created in the early 17th century. This work continues the adventures of the deluded knight-errant, Don Quixote, and his steadfast squire, Sancho Panza, as they grapple with a reality that often conflicts with their imaginative ideals. The book humorously explores themes of chivalry, sanity versus madness, and the impact of literature on life, particularly through Don Quixote’s unwavering obsession with knightly adventure. At the start of this second volume, we find Don Quixote recovering from his previous escapades, greeted by both concern and curiosity from his friends, including the curate and barber. They debate his mental state while avoiding the topic of chivalry, hoping to find their friend restored. Meanwhile, Sancho Panza is eager to reunite with his master despite the chaos caused by their previous adventures. As they re-engage in discussions of the stories of their past, a history of Don Quixote seems to be circulating, blurring the lines between their real lives and the tales spun in literature. This intertwining of fiction and reality hints that their odd adventures are far from over as Don Quixote’s noble spirit continues to drive him towards new quests. (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. |
5946 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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