The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 40 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 2, Part 40
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Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 40" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel that belongs to the genre of satirical literature, written in the early 17th century during the Spanish Golden Age. This work is a continuation of the renowned tale of Don Quixote, a deluded nobleman who embarks on misadventures as a self-declared knight errant, and serves as a critique of contemporary chivalric traditions and romantic ideals. In this particular section of the narrative, Don Quixote contemplates a pastoral life as he and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, reflect on their past experiences and the futility of their quests, while they encounter the whimsical plight of Altisidora, who pretends to die from unrequited love for the knight. The antics of the duke and duchess, who orchestrate a farcical plot to mock Don Quixote and Sancho, add layers of humor as they attempt to extract comical performances from the two. Ultimately, the story delves into themes of illusion versus reality while maintaining a light-hearted approach to the trials faced by its characters, culminating in a mixture of fantasy and introspection that highlights Cervantes' unique narrative style. (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
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EBook-No. 5943
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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