Exemplary Novels
The Exemplary Novels, published in 1613, constitute, according to the author himself, the first example of short story in Castilian literature, in accordance with the meaning of the word "novel" at that...
CERVANTES, Miguel DE
La Galatea: A Pastoral Romance
The author’s only pastoral novel. Set in an idealized environment of shepherds and countryside, the work combines elements of poetry and prose to explore themes of love, friendship, and idealized beauty....
Don Quixote
The humble gentleman Don Quixote is obsessed with tales of chivalry and decides to roam the world seeking adventures. He rides Rosinante and travels with Sancho Panza. He fixes on a neighbouring girl as '...