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Don Quixote

Don Quixote

Miguel de Cervantes

In CliffsNotes on Don Quixote, the well-read Alonso Quixano becomes so obsessed with tales of knights and chivalry that he renames himself "Don Quixote de La Mancha" and takes off on a deteriorating horse in search of his own knightly adventures. This is one of the most-read (and longest) novels in the world, and it showcases author Miguel de Cervantes' own sense of purpose and ability to cope with misfortune and disillusion — the kind that Cervantes' hero experiences.

About the Author

About the Novel

A Brief Synopsis

List of Characters

Chapter Summaries and Commentaries

The Author's Preface

Part One: Book One: Chapter I

Part One: Book One: Chapter II

Part One: Book One: Chapter III

Part One: Book One: Chapter IV

Part One: Book One: Chapter V

Part One: Book One: Chapter VI

Part One: Book One: Chapter VII

Part One: Book One: Chapter VIII

Part One: Book Two: Chapter I

Part One: Book Two: Chapter II

Part One: Book Two: Chapter III

Part One: Book Two: Chapter IV

Part One: Book Two: Chapter V

Part One: Book Two: Chapter VI

Part One: Book Three: Chapter I

Part One: Book Three: Chapter II

Part One: Book Three: Chapter III

Part One: Book Three: Chapter IV

Part One: Book Three: Chapter V

Part One: Book Three: Chapter VI

Part One: Book Three: Chapter VII

Part One: Book Three: Chapter VIII

Part One: Book Three: Chapter IX

Part One: Book Three: Chapter X

Part One: Book Three: Chapter XI

Part One: Book Three: Chapter XII

Part One: Book Three: Chapter XIII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter I

Part One: Book Four: Chapter II

Part One: Book Four: Chapter III

Part One: Book Four: Chapter IV

Part One: Book Four: Chapter V

Part One: Book Four: Chapter VI

Part One: Book Four: Chapter VII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter VIII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter IX

Part One: Book Four: Chapter X

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XI

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XIII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XIV

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XV

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XVI

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XVII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XVIII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XIX

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XX

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XXI

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XXII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XXIII

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XXIV

Part One: Book Four: Chapter XXV

Part Two: The Author's Preface

Part Two: Chapter I

Part Two: Chapter II

Part Two: Chapter III

Part Two: Chapter IV

Part Two: Chapter V

Part Two: Chapter VI

Part Two: Chapter VII

Part Two: Chapter VIII

Part Two: Chapter IX

Part Two: Chapter X

Part Two: Chapter XI

Part Two: Chapter XII

Part Two: Chapter XIII

Part Two: Chapter XIV

Part Two: Chapter XV

Part Two: Chapter XVI

Part Two: Chapter XVII

Part Two: Chapter XVIII

Part Two: Chapter XIX

Part Two: Chapter XX

Part Two: Chapter XXI

Part Two: Chapter XXII

Part Two: Chapter XXIII

Part Two: Chapter XXIV

Part Two: Chapter XXV

Part Two: Chapter XXVI

Part Two: Chapter XXVII

Part Two: Chapter XXVIII

Part Two: Chapter XXIX

Part Two: Chapter XXX

Part Two: Chapter XXXI

Part Two: Chapter XXXII

Part Two: Chapter XXXIII

Part Two: Chapter XXXIV

Part Two: Chapter XXXV

Part Two: Chapter XXXVI

Part Two: Chapter XXXVII

Part Two: Chapter XXXVIII

Part Two: Chapter XXXIX

Part Two: Chapter XL

Part Two: Chapter XLI

Part Two: Chapter XLII

Part Two: Chapter XLIII

Part Two: Chapter XLIV

Part Two: Chapter XLV

Part Two: Chapter XLVI

Part Two: Chapter XLVII

Part Two: Chapter XLVIII

Part Two: Chapter XLIX

Part Two: Chapter L

Part Two: Chapter LI

Part Two: Chapter LII

Part Two: Chapter LIII

Part Two: Chapter LIV

Part Two: Chapter LV

Part Two: Chapter LVI

Part Two: Chapter LVII

Part Two: Chapter LVIII

Part Two: Chapter LIX

Part Two: Chapter LX

Part Two: Chapter LXI

Part Two: Chapter LXII

Part Two: Chapter LXIII

Part Two: Chapter LXIV

Part Two: Chapter LXV

Part Two: Chapter LXVI

Part Two: Chapter LXVII

Part Two: Chapter LXVIII

Part Two: Chapter LXIX

Part Two: Chapter LXX

Part Two: Chapter LXXI

Part Two: Chapter LXXII

Part Two: Chapter LXXIII

Part Two: Chapter LXXIV

Critical Essays

Purpose of Don Quixote

Technique and Style

Characterization

Themes

Study Help

Quiz

Essay Topics and Review Questions

Cite this Literature Note

Take the Quiz Don Quixote follows a knightly code
  1. in hopes of finding a rich wife
  2. to make a name for himself with the ruling nobility
  3. to find the Holy Grail
  4. to find truth
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