| 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 15
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 15" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a classic novel written during the early 17th century, a time defined by the Baroque period in literature. The book explores the comedic misadventures of a gentleman named Alonso Quixano who becomes so enamored with tales of chivalry that he decides to become a knight-errant, adopting the name Don Quixote. His journey is marked by a series of whimsical encounters, delusions, and reflections on societal values. In this particular part of the narrative, various characters intersect at an inn where they engage in multiple storylines, including the emotional reunion of a captive with his brother, complications involving a judge, and the comical ordeal of Don Quixote as he misinterprets the events around him due to his delusions of grandeur. Themes of love, honor, and the nature of reality versus illusion are prevalent, as Don Quixote's misguided quests lead to both humorous and poignant moments. Characters like Sancho Panza offer a contrasting perspective on Quixote’s ideals, while the subplot involving the judge's daughter and her lover adds layers of romance and societal commentary to the unfolding drama. Overall, this vibrant tapestry of adventure and interaction captivates the reader while delving into the folly and grandeur of the human condition. (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. |
5917 |
| Release Date |
Jul 19, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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