| Author |
Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
| Translator |
Hollo, J. A. (Juho Aukusti), 1885-1967 |
| Title |
Mielevä hidalgo Don Quijote Manchalainen I:2
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| Original Publication |
Porvoo: WSOY, 1927.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quijote
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 24.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Mielevä hidalgo Don Quijote Manchalainen I:2" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written in the early 17th century. The book humorously chronicles the adventures of Don Quijote, a nobleman who, fueled by an obsession with chivalric romances, sets out on a quest to revive knighthood and protect the helpless. The narrative introduces a rich ensemble of characters and reflects on themes of idealism versus reality. The opening of this installment sets the stage for a new adventure involving various characters, including the pained priest, the barber, and Don Quijote himself. It begins with a discussion of Don Quijote's noble intentions and a desire to restore chivalry, while also highlighting his eccentric habits and the folly that accompanies them. The arrival of a beautiful young woman unwittingly captured by Don Quijote's quests adds complexity to the narrative, as her story intertwines with the overarching themes of love, honor, and the absurdity of the knight's imaginings. In this way, the beginning introduces a mix of humor and social commentary, hinting at the rich storylines to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| 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. |
74169 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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