The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 09 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 09
Note Illustrated.
Note Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 09" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century. The novel centers around the misadventures of Don Quixote, an aging nobleman who becomes so enamored by tales of chivalry that he decides to become a knight-errant himself. In this part of the story, we encounter new characters and themes that highlight Don Quixote's misguided quest for nobility and honor. The opening portion delves into an encounter between Don Quixote and a distraught character named Cardenio. As they converse, Cardenio reveals his tragic backstory, involving a thwarted romance with a noblewoman named Luscinda and betrayal by his friend, Don Fernando. Meanwhile, Don Quixote is determined to assist Cardenio in his time of need, reflecting his perpetual devotion to the knightly ideal. However, Cardenio's mental anguish leads to a brief conflict, further demonstrating the effects of love and madness. This mix of emotional depth and comedic misadventures sets the stage for the absurdity and poignancy that define Cervantes's masterpiece. (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. 5911
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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