“As ill-luck would have it.”
Quote by Miguel de Cervantes
Work
The history of the valorous and witty knight-errant don Quixote of the Mancha. Tr. by mr. Shelton, and mr. Blunt. Pr. from the quarto ed. of 1620. With cutts from Coypell. And several annotations and amendments, not in any former ed. With a preface
The novel, originally written in Spanish, is a satirical work that follows the adventures of Don Quixote, a knight-errant from the Spanish province of La Mancha. This edition, translated by Mr. Shelton and Mr. Blunt, is based on the quarto edition of 1620 and includes additional annotations and amendments. The illustrations by Coypell add visual depth to the narrative. The book is considered a cornerstone of Western literature and a classic example of the picaresque genre. more
Author
Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes, a Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet, was born on September 29, 1547, and died on April 22, 1616. He is best known for his masterpiece, 'Don Quixote,' which is considered a classic of Western literature and has had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more
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