The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 18
1605
Classics of Literature, Novels
Translated by John Ormsby
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 1, Part 18, written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and first published in 1605, is a pivotal work in the Spanish Golden Age of literature. This volume follows the delusional adventures of Don Quixote, an aging nobleman who seeks to revive chivalry and pursue noble deeds. In this part, he intervenes in a procession, mistaking it for a kidnapping, leading to a humorous confrontation with a heartbroken goatherd named Eugenio. The narrative explores themes of reality versus illusion, love, and societal critique, blending comedy with deeper emotional insights.
