"'Your worship must know, señor Don Quixote,' said Sancho, 'that there is a book about you already written.'"
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"'And who is the author of this book?' asked Don Quixote."
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"'I heard it said that it was a certain Cid Hamete Benengeli,'" replied Sancho.
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Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote (Part 2) deepens the satire and philosophical themes of the first part. As Don Quixote and Sancho Panza continue their adventures, they encounter characters who have read Part 1, adding layers of self-awareness and irony. The novel explores reality, deception, and the evolution of its protagonists. With sharper wit and social critique, Part 2 cements Don Quixote as a groundbreaking work that shaped modern literature and storytelling...
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