The Life of Cervantes by Albert Frederick Calvert
"The Life of Cervantes" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and legacy of Miguel de Cervantes, the famed author of "Don Quixote," providing insights into his personal struggles and achievements. The text delves into Cervantes' dual identity as both a soldier and a writer, illustrating how his tumultuous life experiences shaped his literary genius. At the start of thebook, the author presents an overview of the historical context of Cervantes' life, detailing his noble but impoverished family background, early education, and eventual enlistment in the military. The narrative highlights key events such as the Battle of Lepanto, where Cervantes was wounded, and his subsequent capture by pirates, which led to years of enslavement in Algiers. Throughout this opening section, Calvert emphasizes Cervantes' resilience and dedication to his craft, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his works and the impact he has had on literature and Spanish culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946 |
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| LoC No. | 05018103 |
| Title | The Life of Cervantes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
| Subject | Authors, Spanish -- Classical period, 1500-1700 -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64752 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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