The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 21: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 21 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (1547–1616). The listed translation credits are Ormsby, John (1829–1895).

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"The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 21" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is part of a novel originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. The story follows Alonso Quijano, a man driven mad by chivalric romances who becomes the knight-errant Don Quixote. Accompanied by his earthy squire Sancho Panza, he embarks on adventures where fantasy collides with reality. As their journey unfolds, Don Quixote descends from illusion toward reality while Sancho ascends from reality toward illusion, creating a transformative dynamic between master and servant.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 21
• Author credits: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (1547–1616)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Ormsby, John (1829–1895)

Catalogue subjects

• Knights and knighthood -- Spain -- Fiction
• Picaresque literature
• Romances
• Spain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century -- Fiction

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• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: Novels

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