The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Complete 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, Complete
Credits David Widger
Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Complete" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, specifically in the period known as the Spanish Golden Age. The book revolves around the character of Don Quixote, a nobleman who, inspired by the romantic tales of chivalry he has read, sets out on a quest to revive chivalric virtues and engage in adventures, often leading to absurd and comical situations. Accompanied by his practical squire, Sancho Panza, the story explores themes of idealism versus reality, the nature of heroism, and the folly of romanticized visions of the past. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Don Quixote as an aging gentleman from La Mancha who becomes so engrossed in the chivalric novels of the past that he loses his sanity and resolves to become a knight-errant. He dons antiquated armor that belonged to his great-great-grandfather, names his old horse Rocinante, and set off into the world to seek glory, although he is unaware of the chaotic and often ridiculous outcomes his delusions will lead to. Cervantes sets the stage for various misadventures, highlighting Quixote's noble yet misguided aspirations, and introduces Sancho Panza, who provides a stark contrast with his down-to-earth pragmatism, promising an engaging duality between lofty ideals and harsh truths in their journey together. (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. 5921
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 23, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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