The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 08 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, Part 08
Note Illustrated.
Note Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 08" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century during the Spanish Golden Age. The book follows the misadventures of Don Quixote, a man who becomes so enamored with tales of chivalry that he decides to become a knight-errant himself. In this particular part, the narrative delves into Don Quixote's experiences in the Sierra Morena, where he faces new challenges and encounters various characters, illustrating both the absurdity and the noble aspirations of his quest. In this segment of the story, Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, find themselves hiding in the Sierra Morena after a series of mishaps. They discover a mysterious saddle-pad and valise, discovering its contents—a significant sum of gold and various personal items, which they suspect belong to a tragic figure. Their curiosity leads them to encounter a mad young man, who appears to be the owner of the items, a revelation filled with pathos as he struggles with his past. The narrative highlights themes of honor, mistaken identities, and the contrasts between idealism and reality, which are central to Don Quixote's journey and the human experience. (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. 5910
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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