Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Published: 2022-06-13
Total Pages: 386
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"The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra As the last finished work by Cervantes, written just days before his death, this book is a seminal part of literary history. It is a retelling of a Greek romance written by the Bishop of Tricca, in Thessaly, the story follows the romance of a young couple striving to be together amongst the turmoil of 17th century Europe. Considered a modern masterpiece at the time of its writing, this book is equal parts romance, adventure, and humor, all of which have earned this work the title as a culturally significant artifact.