The Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de 1547-1616 creator Kelly, Walter K. (Walter Keating) -1867 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a collection of original tales, likely written in the early 17th century, shortly before the author's death. This work showcases Cervantes’ narrative skill and creativity, presenting stories that intertwine themes of love, honor, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of Spanish society. The tales invite readers into the lives of various characters, suggesting a rich exploration of moral and ethical lessons. At the start of the collection, the narrative sets the stage with a dedication and preface by Cervantes, where he explains the book’s purpose. The opening story introduces Don Antonio and Don Juan, two young noblemen studying in Bologna, who become enamored with the beauty of the elusive Cornelia. The unfolding events reveal a mysterious entanglement involving a baby and a nighttime skirmish that draws the young men into a web of intrigue involving love and honor. This opening portion establishes the vibrant characters and the intertwining fates that will be explored throughout the stories, highlighting Cervantes’ capacity for weaving tales that reflect the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The Lady Cornelia -- Rinconete and Cortadillo -- The licentiate vidriera -- The deceitful marriage -- Dialogue between Scipio and Berganza -- The little gipsy girl -- The generous lover -- The Spanish-English lady -- The force of blood -- The jealous estramaduran -- The illustrious scullery-maid -- The two damsels. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_licenciado_Vidriera Release date is 2004-12-22 Produced by Clare Boothby, Mark C. Orton and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Spanish fiction -- Translations into English PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14420 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14420 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133335.0 14420