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Miguel de Cervantes : the father of Don Quixote / written by Constantin Maes ; in collaboration with Nathalie Hancisse ; translated by Rebecca Neal.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Maes, Constantin, author.
- 50MINUTES.COM
- Series:
- 50Minutes.com, Art and Literature
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616. Don Quixote.
- Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de.
- Quixote, Don (Fictitious character).
- Quixote.
- Spain--History--16th century.
- Spain.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (68 pages).
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : 50Minutes.com, [2017]
- Summary:
- Keen to learn but short on time? Find out everything you need to know about the life and work of Miguel de Cervantes in just 50 minutes with this straightforward and engaging guide! Miguel de Cervantes is often considered to be the greatest Spanish-language writer of all time, and continues to inspire writers over 400 years after his death. He is best known for his monumental novel Don Quixote, but also wrote novellas, poetry and plays. Cervantes lived and worked during the Spanish Golden Age, an incredibly vibrant and exciting period for culture and the arts, and lived a tumultuous life marked by multiple stints in prison. He took inspiration from his experiences when writing his fiction, resulting in an incredibly rich and varied body of work featuring colourful and memorable characters from all strata of society. In this book, you will learn about: •The major cultural and artistic developments of the Spanish Golden Age •Cervantes's major works, including Don Quixote and the Novelas ejemplares •The impact of Cervantes's writing and his influence on later writers ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | Art & Literature The Art & Literature series from the 50Minutes collection aims to introduce readers to the figures and movements that have shaped our culture over the centuries. Our guides are written by experts in their field and each feature a full biography, an introduction to the relevant social, political and historical context, and a thorough discussion and analysis of the key works of each artist, writer or movement, making them the ideal starting point for busy readers looking for a quick way to broaden their cultural horizons.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Miguel de Cervantes
- Context
- Spain's global empire during the 16th century
- Economic and social turmoil
- The Spanish monarchs: champions of the Counter-Reformation
- Spanish cultural hegemony during the Golden Age
- Biography
- Humble beginnings
- A turbulent youth
- From the prisons of Algiers to early literary success
- Later years
- Characteristics of Cervantes's work
- Genre
- A proliferation of characters and plots
- Parody and literary discussion
- Notable works
- Don Quixote
- Novelas ejemplares
- The Trials of Persiles and Sigismunda
- Cervantes's legacy
- Summary
- Further reading.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9782808005203
- 2808005202
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