The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 10 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 10 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 25.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Note | Illustrated. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 10" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century, during the Spanish Golden Age. This timeless work follows the adventures of Don Quixote, an idealistic knight-errant, and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, as they navigate the challenges and absurdities of a world that often seems devoid of chivalric values. The book's central theme revolves around the nature of reality versus illusion, exploring the fine line between sanity and madness through its richly drawn characters and humorous escapades. In this part of the narrative, the story focuses on a young woman named Dorothea, who recounts her poignant tale of love and betrayal involving Don Fernando, the younger son of a duke. Despite her humble origins, she captures the heart of a nobleman, only to face the cruel abandonment once he marries another. As Dorothea reveals her experiences of deceit and her ultimate decision to seek out Don Fernando, the emotional depth of her story resonates with Cardenio, another character marked by tragic love. The intricate intertwining of their stories, along with the whimsical lens of Don Quixote's adventures, serves to highlight themes of honor, virtue, and the quest for redemption amid societal expectations. (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. | 5912 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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