Spanish literature

Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

(10) Connection between the recommended episode of "Don Quixote" "The Story of the Bookburning Inquisition" and the Inquisition.

The story of the burning of the books in "Don Quixote" is one of my favorite episodes. It makes me chuckle no matter how many times I read it. The scene is full of Selvandes' humor.

Reading "The Inquisition: The Terror that Consumed the Great Spanish Nation" has given me a new perspective, connecting such a favorite scene of mine with the Inquisition. I can only marvel at the amazing skills of Cervández.

It was a very interesting reading experience.

Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

Maria Rosa Menocal, "Culture of Tolerance" - Recommended to learn about medieval Spain, where Muslims, Jews, and Christians coexisted.

It was in 1605 that "Don Quixote" was published by Cervantes.

1492年にグラナダが陥落し、カトリック勢力がスペイン全土を統一してからおよそ100年少し。この間に異端審問は全盛を極め、ユダヤ人やイスラム教徒は迫害を受けました。

In response to this persecution, Cervández satirizes it with surprising skill and irony in his work. This is a level of irony that would not be noticed by the average reader. Without knowledge of the history of the time and further explanations, you would probably pass it by.

I myself rediscovered how great "Don Quixote" is after reading this book.

It was such a surprise to me that the biggest highlight of the book was the connection between this "Don Quixote" and the history of Spain, which is written at the end of the book.