The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 04 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
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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 1, Part 04 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Illustrated. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 04" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, specifically in the Spanish Golden Age. This enduring work explores themes of chivalry, madness, and the quest for identity through the adventures of its protagonist, Don Quixote, a nobleman who becomes a self-styled knight-errant. The book is structured around the episodes that unfold in Don Quixote’s relentless pursuit of ideals steeped in the literary traditions of knightly lore. In this particular part of the narrative, Don Quixote engages in a fierce battle with a Biscayan knight, demonstrating his valor despite sustaining injuries. Throughout their struggles, he maintains a romanticized and elaborate view of knight-errantry while his squire, Sancho Panza, injects a more practical perspective on their adventures. Following the battle, they encounter several goatherds and hear tales of love and heartache, particularly regarding the shepherdess Marcela and her spurned suitor, Chrysostom. Filled with introspection and dramatic encounters, this section illustrates how Don Quixote's illusions about chivalry clash with the realities of life, ultimately showcasing the humorous, tragic, and poignant elements of his quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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. | 5906 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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