cervantes saavedra, miguel de

Including life and background of Cervantes, chapter summaries and critical commentaries, purpose of the novel, technique and style, characterization, themes, questions for discussion, selected bibliography.

A cartoon version of Don Quixote in which a man with noble intentions attempts to be a wandering knight even though theage of knighthood is over.

Examines the life of sixteenth-century Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote, " discussing his youth, his stint as a chamberlain to a Vatican official, his military career, and his multiple prison terms.

Bibliography: p. 185-186. An analysis of Cervantes' life and works showing their interrelationship.

Examines the life and work of sixteenth-century Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote, " discussing his activities as an adventurer, spy, soldier, hostage, and writer.

Presents 190 illustrations by Gustave Dore that were inspired by the novel "Don Quixote", with sketches of the story's characters, settings, and events.

Contains 20th-century criticism on major works including critical biographies, notes on the contributing critics, and chronology of the author's life.

A collection of critical essays on Cervantes and his works. Also includes a chronology of events in the author's life.

A biography of the sixteenth-century soldier, slave, actor, playwright, prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, and author of Don Quixote.

Describes the life and career of the noted Spanish writer, including the creation of his masterpiece "Don Quixote.".