The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 01 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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Author Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Ormsby, John, 1829-1895
Title The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 01
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
Note Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Illustrated.
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Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 01" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century. This work follows the comical and misadventurous journey of Don Quixote, a nobleman who becomes enamored with the romantic ideals of chivalry and sets out to revive knighthood in a world that has largely moved on from such notions. Accompanied by his loyal yet practical squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote engages in various misadventures that blend humor with profound insights about reality and illusion. At the start of this iconic story, Cervantes introduces Don Quixote as a gentleman from La Mancha who spends his days reading chivalric romances to the extent that he loses his sanity and decides to become a knight-errant. The opening chapters detail his quirky character, his decision to embark on adventures, and his initial sally from home, which is filled with moments of both absurdity and relatability. Cervantes sets the tone for a narrative rich in both humor and social commentary, as Don Quixote's noble intentions often clash comically with the harsh realities of the world around him, foreshadowing a captivating exploration of dreams versus reality. (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
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EBook-No. 5903
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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