The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 26 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 2, Part 26
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
Note Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 26" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, specifically in the Spanish Golden Age. This literary work follows the misadventures of an aging nobleman, Don Quixote, who becomes enamored with the notion of chivalry and embarks on a quest to revive knight-errantry. In this particular part, the narrative presents fantastical elements and explores themes of perception vs. reality, as Don Quixote recounts his adventure in the cave of Montesinos, where he encounters enchanted beings and engages in dialogues revealing the intricate desires of his heart. In this section of Don Quixote, after descending into the mythical cave of Montesinos, Don Quixote experiences a vivid dreamlike encounter with the ghostly figures of legendary knights and ladies, including the sorrowful knight Durandarte and his beloved Belerma. The old man Montesinos guides Don Quixote through marvelous sights, recounting tales of love, valor, and enchantment while simultaneously prompting doubts about the veracity of their experiences. As Don Quixote returns to consciousness, he struggles to convey what he has seen, sparking a debate on the nature of truth and fantasy, which ultimately highlights the deep-seated yearning for chivalry that characterizes his exploits. The encounters reflect Don Quixote's relentless commitment to his idealized world, challenging both his squire Sancho Panza and the readers to ponder the line between reality and imagination. (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. 5929
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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