| 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 25
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 25" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a novel written during the early 17th century, a time often associated with the Spanish Golden Age. This part of the novel details the ongoing adventures and philosophical musings of Don Quixote as he navigates his chivalric quests, exploring themes of love, honor, and the contrasts between reality and illusion. In this episode, Don Quixote engages in a series of discussions and reflections on the nature of love and the qualities of a good wife, providing advice to his companion, Sancho Panza. The narrative then takes a turn as they set out to explore the Cave of Montesinos. Driven by curiosity and the desire for adventure, Don Quixote is lowered into the cave, promising to unveil its mysteries. Upon emerging from the depths, he recounts a dreamlike vision filled with sorrow and beauty, suggesting a profound experience that alters his understanding of pleasure and existence. Overall, this excerpt combines whimsical banter, deep reflections, and fantastical adventures, characteristic of Cervantes' rich storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Picaresque literature
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| Subject |
Romances
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5928 |
| Release Date |
Jul 23, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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