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by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
DON QUIXOTE
by Miguel de Cervantes
CHAPTER XLVII.
CHAPTER XLVIII.
CHAPTER XLIX.
In this lively episode of the legendary wandering knight, the reader follows the ever‑idealistic Don Quixote as his grand fantasies clash with the mundane world of La Mancha. His relentless devotion to chivalric ideals drives him into ever more absurd predicaments, while his faithful squire Sancho offers earthy humor and reluctant counsel. The narrative balances comic mishaps with a subtle meditation on the power of imagination.
The passage opens with the knight unexpectedly seized and hauled away on a humble ox‑cart, a mode of transport far removed from the soaring chariots of his beloved romances. As Don Quixote puzzles over this un‑magical “enchantment,” he and Sancho debate the nature of devils, scent, and the reality behind their strange captors. Their banter reveals both the absurdity of the situation and the deeper tension between lofty ideals and the gritty truths of everyday life.
Language
en
Duration
~57 minutes (55K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-07-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1547–1616
Best known for creating Don Quixote, he helped shape the modern novel through a life marked by war, captivity, hard work, and extraordinary imagination. His writing mixes humor, sorrow, and sharp insight into human nature, which is why it still feels alive centuries later.
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