Galatea: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
Galatea: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Galatea is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (1547–1616). The listed translation credits are Oelsner, Herman (1871–?); Welford, A. B..
Catalogue synopsis
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"Galatea" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a pastoral romance published in 1585. The story follows two best friends, Elicio and Erastro, who both love the same woman, Galatea, yet vow to preserve their friendship. As they journey to a wedding, they encounter other shepherds and travelers who share their own tales of love, rivalry, and loss. Structured as a vehicle for Cervantes' poetry, the work blends intertwining romantic subplots with verses in various Spanish and Italian styles, exploring themes of friendship, desire, and the contrasts between rural and urban life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Galatea
- Author credits: Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (1547–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Oelsner, Herman (1871–?); Welford, A. B.
Catalogue subjects
- Spanish fiction -- Translations into English
- Spanish poetry -- Translations into English
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- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Novels
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