The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 36

Name: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 36
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

By Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Classics of Literature

About This Book

A deluded would-be knight and his loyal squire travel toward Barcelona and, after an uneventful stretch, shelter in a wood where the knight, restless, plans to scourge the squire to fulfill a supposed enchantment condition. The squire resists, overpowers him and secures a promise that any self-punishment will be voluntary. At dawn they discover hanged bandits in the trees and are soon surrounded and robbed by living freebooters; their belongings are taken but the bandit captain Roque Guinart intervenes, spares them, and treats the knight with unexpected respect and compassion.

About the Author

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) was a Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language and a foundational figure in Western literature. His most famous work, "Don Quixote," published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, is often considered the first modern novel and explores themes of reality and illusion through the adventures of its delusional protagonist. Cervantes' contributions to literature extend beyond this iconic work, with notable titles including "Galatea" and "The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes." His innovative narrative techniques and rich characterizations have left a lasting impact on storytelling and literary tradition.