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Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 16
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 16" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, a time marked by the Renaissance and the emergence of modern literature. The book explores themes of chivalry and idealism through the misadventures of its protagonist, Don Quixote, a man who becomes so enchanted by tales of knights that he sets out to revive the noble ideals of chivalry. This part details the interactions between Don Quixote, his loyal squire Sancho Panza, and other characters as they navigate a world filled with both humor and poignant reflections on human nature. In this segment, Don Quixote, believing himself enchanted, finds himself trapped in a cage being transported on an ox-cart. Despite his predicament, he remains committed to his chivalric ideals, delivering grandiose speeches about virtue and valor, which bemuse Sancho Panza and others around him. The conversations delve into the nature of his supposed enchantment, with Sancho humorously questioning his master's madness and speculating about the intentions of those around them, including the curate and the barber who conspired to carry him away. The narrative further critiques the genre of chivalric novels, with discussions about the absurdity of the tales that have consumed Don Quixote's imagination, juxtaposed with a genuine exploration of honor and courage. As the plot unfolds, Cervantes masterfully balances satire with profound commentary on the quests for meaning in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 38.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Ormsby, John, 1829-1895
EBook No.: 5918
Published: Jul 19, 2004
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
Subject: Picaresque literature
Subject: Romances
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 16
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 16" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, a time marked by the Renaissance and the emergence of modern literature. The book explores themes of chivalry and idealism through the misadventures of its protagonist, Don Quixote, a man who becomes so enchanted by tales of knights that he sets out to revive the noble ideals of chivalry. This part details the interactions between Don Quixote, his loyal squire Sancho Panza, and other characters as they navigate a world filled with both humor and poignant reflections on human nature. In this segment, Don Quixote, believing himself enchanted, finds himself trapped in a cage being transported on an ox-cart. Despite his predicament, he remains committed to his chivalric ideals, delivering grandiose speeches about virtue and valor, which bemuse Sancho Panza and others around him. The conversations delve into the nature of his supposed enchantment, with Sancho humorously questioning his master's madness and speculating about the intentions of those around them, including the curate and the barber who conspired to carry him away. The narrative further critiques the genre of chivalric novels, with discussions about the absurdity of the tales that have consumed Don Quixote's imagination, juxtaposed with a genuine exploration of honor and courage. As the plot unfolds, Cervantes masterfully balances satire with profound commentary on the quests for meaning in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 38.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator: Ormsby, John, 1829-1895
EBook No.: 5918
Published: Jul 19, 2004
Downloads: 150
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
Subject: Picaresque literature
Subject: Romances
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.