The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Complete
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By Miguel de Cervantes 10 Feb, 2021
Originally written in the 17th century by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote follows the exploits and mishaps of the titular character throughout the countryside of rural Spain. An elderly gent who has read too many stories about old ... Read more
Originally written in the 17th century by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote follows the exploits and mishaps of the titular character throughout the countryside of rural Spain. An elderly gent who has read too many stories about old knights, Don Quixote resolves to become a knight himself, adopting the virtues of chivalry and donning a rusty suit of armour and a lance to aid in his knightly questing. His aims and ambitions as a knight are grandiose, despite his mount in actuality being an old donkey scarcely resemblant of the mighty steeds of knightly yore. Joining Don Quixote is Sancho Panza, a house servant who is assigned the role of squire. Just as his master is ambitious and valorous, Sancho is relaxed and easygoing, seeking only a peaceful and simplistic existence for himself and his family. Acting as a foil, the pair make for an amusing, contrasting duo. Less
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Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616) was one of the greatest Spanish writers. Little is known about his upbringing and education, although it is believed he was registered in the school of Spanish humani...
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