Don Quixote - Introduction to Part II - Lecture 12

Explore the transition between Parts I and II of Cervantes' Don Quixote in this 53-minute lecture from Yale University. Delve into the grand themes of Part I, including ambiguity, perspectivism, the limits of self-imposed will, ontological doubt, reading, relational characters, and improvisation. Examine Cervantes' cultural context and writing process for Part II, comparing its characteristics to the first part. Investigate the titles of both parts and the impact of Avellaneda's spurious Quixote. Gain insights into the hurried writing of Part II and its relationship to the original work in this comprehensive analysis of one of literature's most influential novels.

- Chapter 1. Grand Themes of Criticism Regarding Part I
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- Chapter 2. Cervantes in a Cultural Context
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- Chapter 3. Explanation of Titles
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- Chapter 4. A Book in a Hurry; Avellaneda's Apocryphal Quixote
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- Chapter 5. Part II in Relation to Part I
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