The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 18 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 18
Note Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 18" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, which is part of the Spanish Golden Age of literature. The story revolves around the adventures of an aging nobleman named Don Quixote who, influenced by chivalric romances, decides to become a knight-errant in pursuit of noble deeds, justice, and the love of a lady he idealizes, Dulcinea. This volume highlights themes such as the conflict between reality and illusion, the nature of love and honor, and critiques of societal norms. In this section, the narrative focuses on the tale of a heartbroken goatherd named Eugenio, who laments the departure of his beloved Leandra with a deceitful soldier named Vicente de la Roca. In a turn of events, Don Quixote, believing he must uphold chivalry, intervenes during a procession of penitents, mistaking them for kidnappers of a damsel, leading to a humorous and chaotic confrontation. Despite his fervor to rescue the imagined lady, Don Quixote ends up in a fight with the goatherd, resulting in comedic violence that showcases his delusions and the farcical elements of his quest. Ultimately, this part blends humor with deep emotional undercurrents, reflecting the complexities of love and the absurdity of Quixote's misguided adventures. (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. 5920
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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