The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 32 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 32
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Summary "The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 32" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a novel written during the early 17th century, a time known for its significant literary and artistic achievements in the Spanish Golden Age. The narrative continues the adventures of Don Quixote, a delusional knight-errant driven by his romanticized notions of chivalry, as he navigates through his peculiar and often humorous encounters. The likely topic of this part revolves around the comedic misadventures that arise from Don Quixote's misunderstandings and the whimsical situations that stem from his dedication to knightly ideals. In this section, Don Quixote experiences a harrowing and humorous incident involving a practical joke orchestrated by the duke and duchess, which leads to a chaotic encounter with a horde of cats and bells. This comical episode leaves Don Quixote fearing for his life while he tries to protect his honor against what he perceives as evil enchantments. Meanwhile, Sancho Panza endeavors to govern an imaginary island, finding himself caught in a series of absurdities, including an interaction with a farmer seeking a marriage recommendation and financial assistance for his son. The narrative showcases Cervantes' blend of humor and social commentary, highlighting the themes of loyalty, madness, and the complexities of human relationships as experienced by both Don Quixote and Sancho. (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. 5935
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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