9780332400921 - Theatro Comico Portuguez, Ou Collecçaö Das Operas Portuguezas, Que Se Representaraö Na Casa Do Theatro Publico Do Bairro Alto De Lisboa, Vol 1: De La Mancha E Do Go... (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is set in the year 1733 and tells the story of Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as they set out on their second comedic journey to right the wrongs of the world as chivalrous knights errant. The adventures they find are punctuated by their skewed perception of reality, where everyday occurrences and people are distorted into the fantastic creatures and epic battles common to chivalric novels. Throughout their farcical and dangerous quests they encounter an array of characters, reflecting the society of the time, from dukes and damsels to innkeepers and laborers. The book presents, with a blend of erudition and humor, a sharp critique of the chivalric and pastoral novels that were so popular in 16th century Spain while reflecting upon the struggle between idealism and realism. Whilst specific to a time and place, the book's insights into the human condition regarding madness, reality, and the nature of truth are as relevant today as when it was first published. 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.