The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
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"The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a collection of original tales, likely written in the early 17th century, shortly before the author's death. This work showcases Cervantes’ narrative skill and creativity, presenting stories that intertwine themes of love, honor, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of Spanish society. The tales invite readers into the lives of various characters, suggesting a rich exploration of moral
and ethical lessons. At the start of the collection, the narrative sets the stage with a dedication and preface by Cervantes, where he explains the book’s purpose. The opening story introduces Don Antonio and Don Juan, two young noblemen studying in Bologna, who become enamored with the beauty of the elusive Cornelia. The unfolding events reveal a mysterious entanglement involving a baby and a nighttime skirmish that draws the young men into a web of intrigue involving love and honor. This opening portion establishes the vibrant characters and the intertwining fates that will be explored throughout the stories, highlighting Cervantes’ capacity for weaving tales that reflect the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Kelly, Walter K. (Walter Keating), -1867 |
| Title | The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_licenciado_Vidriera |
| Contents | The Lady Cornelia -- Rinconete and Cortadillo -- The licentiate vidriera -- The deceitful marriage -- Dialogue between Scipio and Berganza -- The little gipsy girl -- The generous lover -- The Spanish-English lady -- The force of blood -- The jealous estramaduran -- The illustrious scullery-maid -- The two damsels. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clare Boothby, Mark C. Orton and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14420 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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