The Life Of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162759159)

The Life of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a biography written by James Fitzmaurice-Kelly. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and times of the famous Spanish writer, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. The author traces the life of Cervantes from his birth in 1547 in Alcal����� de Henares to his death in Madrid in 1616. The book covers all aspects of Cervantes������� life, including his early years, his military service, his imprisonment in Algiers, his literary career, and his personal life. The author provides a detailed analysis of Cervantes������� most famous work, Don Quixote, and discusses its impact on Spanish literature and culture. Fitzmaurice-Kelly�������s biography also sheds light on the social and political context of Cervantes������� time, including the religious conflicts, the Inquisition, and the cultural and artistic movements of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The Life of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest writers in Spanish literature. The book is well-researched, engaging, and provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Cervantes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Fitzmaurice-Kelly
ISBN-10: 1162759151
ISBN-13: 9781162759159
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d