| Author |
Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
| Illustrator |
Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Translator |
Ormsby, John, 1829-1895 |
| Title |
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 22
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 22" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century, a time when the Spanish Golden Age was flourishing. The book follows the comical and tragic misadventures of an aging nobleman, Don Quixote, who becomes convinced he is a chivalrous knight trying to revive the tradition of knight-errantry. In this particular part, the focus is on the absurdity of his delusions and the humorous interactions he has with characters like his squire Sancho Panza, as well as others he meets on his journey. In this volume, Don Quixote embarks on further adventures, including encounters with a supposed knight-errant and his squire, who are actually his friends in disguise. Misunderstandings and comical challenges ensue as Don Quixote battles imagined foes, such as lions that turn out to be less of a threat than he anticipates. This section highlights both Quixote's unwavering belief in his delusions and the contrasting wisdom of those around him, who try to make sense of the chaos. Ultimately, the narrative captures the essence of chivalry twisted by madness, reflecting on the human condition and the fine line between reality and illusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Picaresque literature
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| Subject |
Romances
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5925 |
| Release Date |
Jul 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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