The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 42 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 2, Part 42 |
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| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 42" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a novel written in the early 17th century, a time period known as the Golden Age of Spanish literature. This part of the renowned story follows the misadventures of Don Quixote, a gentleman driven mad by his obsession with chivalric tales, and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. The primary theme revolves around the conflicts between reality and illusion, as Don Quixote embarks on quests inspired by his literary fantasies, ultimately leading to comedic and poignant outcomes. In this segment, Don Quixote returns to his village after a sequence of misadventures reflecting his delusion and ideals of knight-errantry. His companions, the curate and the bachelor Samson Carrasco, join him in contemplating a pastoral life, yet their dialogue underscores the absurdity of chasing impossible dreams. Throughout this interaction, Don Quixote confronts his own defeats and reflects on his past pursuits, resulting in a moment of clarity regarding his identity. As he nears his end, he experiences a return to rationality, expressing remorse for his previous folly and making amends through a heartfelt will that conveys his wishes for the living. Ultimately, he passes away peacefully, leaving behind a testament to the mad knight's genuine heart, echoing the profound themes of love, honor, and the absurdity of life. (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. | 5945 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 128 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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