The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 37

Name: The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 37
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

By Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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The knight and his squire travel with an outlaw leader by secret roads to a coastal city, where the outlaw's anxious, furtive routine is briefly sketched. At dawn they behold a grand naval and cavalry spectacle that fills them with wonder and provokes a comic misunderstanding by the squire. Local horsemen escort and flatter the pair into the city, but mischievous boys tuck thorny furze under the mounts' tails, throwing both riders and causing public shame. After remounting, they are led to the house of a wealthy gentleman to receive hospitality as the narrative proceeds.

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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.