Mielevä hidalgo Don Quijote Manchalainen I:2

Name: Mielevä hidalgo Don Quijote Manchalainen I:2
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

By Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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An idealistic gentleman inspired by chivalric tales assumes the role of a knight-errant and embarks on a series of comic and often calamitous adventures accompanied by a practical, earthbound squire. Along the way the episodic narrative weaves in framed stories told by fellow travelers, pastoral and romantic interludes, innroom farces, mock trials, and debates about honor, literature, and sanity. Through satire and affectionate irony it probes the clash between illusion and reality, friendship, social pretensions, and the human impulse to remake the world through stories.

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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.