“I follow a more easy, and, in my opinion, a wiser course, namely--to inveigh against the levity of the female sex, their fickleness, their double-dealing, their rotten promises, their broken faith, and, finally, their want of judgment in bestowing their affections.”
Quote by Miguel de Cervantes
Work
The history and adventures of the renowned don Quixote: from the Span., by T. Smollett. To which is prefixed a memoir of the author, by T. Roscoe. Illustr. by G. Cruikshank
The book presents an English adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes' renowned work, 'Don Quixote,' translated by Tobias Smollett. It includes a prefatory memoir written by Thomas Roscoe, offering insights into the translator's perspective. The volume is further enhanced with illustrations by George Cruikshank. 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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