Spanish Writer Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish Writer
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616)
Spanish Novelist, Poet and Playwright
Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes is best-known for his epic satire masterpiece, the ingenious gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha, simply known as Don Quixote.
Miguel de Cervantes was born on September 29, 1547, birth name of Alcalá de Henares. He lived an unsettled life of adventure and hardship. He joined the army in Italy and was wounded in the battle of Lepanto in 1571. Four years later, on his way back to Spain, he was captured by Barbary pirates and taken as a slave until he was ransomed in 1580.
Related article: Miguel de Cervantes Biography
Major Books by Miguel de Cervantes
- La Galatea: A Pastoral Romance, 1585
- Comedy of Confusion, c.1586
- Don Quixote, 1605-1615
- Exemplary Novels, 1613
- Eight New Plays and Eight New Interludes, 1615
- The Exploits of Persiles and Sigismunda, 1617 (published after he died)
“This is my quest, to follow that star…
no matter how hopeless, no matter how far.”
“To reach the unreachable star!”
Photo Credit:
Miguel de Cervantes, Wikimedia Commons Public Domain
YouTube Courtesy:
From the Film “Man of La Mancha” starring Peter O’Toole, Sofia Loren, and James Coco. Directed by Arthur Hiller
I didn’t know Cervantes had written so much! I always thought Don Quixote was his one masterpiece. I wonder if any of his plays are ever performed?
As for Peter O’Toole – well, he was fabulous. I must try to get that out on Quickflix.
Hi Sue, Yes, he did. I’ll fill you in if I fin out more about his plays.
Peter O’Toole has always been one of my favourite actors. Familiar with “Good-bye, Mr. Chips”? Great movie.
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