The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda: A Northern Story: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda: A Northern Story is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (1547–1616). The listed translation credits are Stanley, Louisa Dorothea (?–1877).

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"The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda: A Northern Story" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a Byzantine romance novel completed in 1616, just three days before his death. Unlike his famous "Don Quixote," this work embraces the fantastic over the commonplace. Cervantes considered it his greatest achievement. The novel follows heroes traveling under the names Periandro and Auristela, whose true identities may harbor deeper historical and religious significance. It was published posthumously in 1617.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda: A Northern Story
• Author credits: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (1547–1616)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Stanley, Louisa Dorothea (?–1877)

Catalogue subjects

• Spanish fiction -- Translations into English
• Voyages and travels -- Fiction

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• Category: Adventure
• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: Novels
• Category: Romance

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