miguel de cervantes saavedra

Thân thiện

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra writes at his wooden desk with a quill pen.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra: The full name of a renowned Spanish author, widely celebrated as one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language and a pivotal figure in Western literature. He is best known for his seminal work, Don Quixote.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The works of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra are studied in literature courses worldwide.
  • Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is often called the father of the modern novel.

Advanced Usage

• "the Cervantine tradition": Refers to the literary style, themes, or influence stemming from the works of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.
  • The novel exhibits a clear debt to the Cervantine tradition of blending realism and idealism.

Variants and Related Words

• Cervantes (proper noun): The shortened, most common form of the author's surname.

  • Cervantes wrote during the Spanish Golden Age.

• Cervantine (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra or his works.

  • The story has a Cervantine humor about it.

Synonyms

• The author of Don Quixote: A descriptive synonym identifying him by his most famous creation.
• The Spanish Bard: An occasional, honorific title comparing his stature in Spanish literature to Shakespeare's in English.

Related Phrases

• "the Cervantes Prize" (Premio Cervantes): The most prestigious award for Spanish-language literature, named in honor of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.
  • Winning the Cervantes Prize is the highest recognition for a Spanish-language writer.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Spanish writer best remembered for `Don Quixote' which satirizes chivalry and influenced the development of the novel form (1547-1616)

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• Cervantes
• Miguel de Cervantes
• Cervantes Saavedra
• Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra