The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 29 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 29" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a satirical novel composed in the early 17th century. This book continues the story of the delusional knight-errant Don Quixote and his loyal squire Sancho Panza as they embark on various misadventures that highlight the themes of chivalry, madness, and the nature of reality. The work is notable for its rich character development and its exploration ofthe complexities of human behavior. In this part of the narrative, Don Quixote confronts his critics, defending the noble ideals of knight-errantry amidst ridicule. Sancho Panza, meanwhile, grapples with the responsibilities of governance as he is promised an island. The pair find themselves amidst a series of amusing incidents, including a comedic soaping scene and a mock-hunting expedition that showcases the absurdity of their adventures. As the tale unfolds, they are embroiled in a fantastical event involving a supernatural message about Dulcinea del Toboso, which drives the plot toward a further exploration of themes such as enchantment and self-sacrifice, culminating in Sancho's commitment to endure punishment for the sake of Dulcinea's return to her original beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
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| Illustrator | Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator | Ormsby, John, 1829-1895 |
| Title | The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 29 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| 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. | 5932 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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