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Translated by John Ormsby
A classic novel written during the early 17th century. This novel delves into the adventures of the titular character, Don Quixote, whose delusions of grandeur lead him to embark on a quest to revive knight-errantry while often encountering absurd situations and characters along the way. The beginning of this segment introduces a complex subplot involving a captive Christian who is attempting to escape from his Moorish captors with the help of a renegade. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Zoraida, the beautiful daughter of a Moorish man, who makes the perilous decision to leave her father behind to pursue a life with the captive. This part of the story explores themes of love, captivity, and loyalty as the characters navigate their desires amidst societal and familial pressures, setting the stage for the unfolding dramas and adventures typical of Cervantes' richly layered narrative.
