Chpter 6: Of the diverting and important scrutiny which the curate and the barber made in the library of our ingenious gentleman
The curate and the barber examine Don Quixote's books of chivalry and decide which ones should be burned to cure his madness.
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Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote (Part 1) is a brilliant satire on chivalry, reality, and human folly. Following the delusional yet noble Don Quixote and his pragmatic squire Sancho Panza, the novel explores themes of idealism, adventure, and the clash between fantasy and truth. With humor and depth, Cervantes critiques society while celebrating the power of dreams. A foundational work of literature, Part 1 sets the stage for one of the most influential stories ever written...
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