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The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote De La Mancha, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A certain man wasiput by his relations intothe mad house of Seville; for having lost his wits. He had taken his degrees in the eanon-law' in' the universityofossunsa and, had he taken them in that of Salamancafmost people think he would nevertheless have been mad. This gra duate, after some years confinement, - took it into his head that he was 111 his right senses and perfect understanding and with this conceit he wrote to the archbishop, beseech ing him,: with great earnestness, and seeming good,rea sons, that he Would be pleased to send and! Deliverghirhg from that'miserable confinement in whichshe'lived: since, through the mercy of God, he. Had' recovered his lost: senses: adding, that his relations, that theymight enjoy part of his. Estate; kept. Him still there; and,: in spite fiof truth, wbuld have him be itna'd 1tilly' his dying (day, The archbishop, prevailed upon by his many letters, all penned' with sense and judgment;: orderedfonegof (his. Chaplains to inform himself fromxthe rector of'the mad'.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1332969119
- ISBN 13 9781332969111
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages649
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This engaging and humorous novel follows the adventures of Alonso Quijano, a man who has become so enthralled with chivalric novels that he decides to become a knight-errant and sets out to right the world's wrongs. He renames himself Don Quixote de la Mancha and recruits a simple farmer, Sancho Panza, as his faithful squire. The pair embark on a series of misadventures, encountering a host of colorful characters and facing various challenges, all while Quixote maintains his lofty ideals and Panza offers a dose of down-to-earth practicality. Through its exploration of the tension between idealism and reality, this book provides a timeless reflection on the human condition, the power of imagination, and the importance of staying true to oneself. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332969111_0
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