02339cam a22003253u 4500 24754 UtSlPG 20260610133552.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-03-04 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Turgut Dincer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a collection of proverbs and humorous reflections drawn from the novel "Don Quixote," written in the early 17th century. It encapsulates the profound and whimsical wisdom of the story's beloved characters, particularly the deluded knight Don Quixote and his pragmatic squire, Sancho Panza. This work likely serves to highlight the contrasts between chivalric ideals and the practical realities of life, showcasing the humor and insight found throughout the original novel. The opening portion introduces readers to the whimsical essence of Don Quixote, portraying the titular character's delusions of grandeur as he embarks on his quest to become a knight-errant. The narrative describes Don Quixote's preparations—his search for armor, the naming of his horse, Rozinante, and his self-fashioning as a noble knight residing in the fictional land of La Mancha. Amidst his comedic misadventures, he is depicted with a blend of earnestness and absurdity as he prepares to seek chivalrous deeds, revealing the beautiful folly and profound humor that defines Cervantes' timeless tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 -- Quotations Proverbs, Spanish Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616 -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24754 65755 65755