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Cervantes / Selma
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Cervantes / Selma
MIGUEL DE CERVANTES Spanish novelist
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1547 1616 Buttons Cervantes Cloak Doublet Miguel Novelist Ruff Selma
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the enigmatic figure of Miguel de Cervantes, the legendary Spanish novelist and playwright, as he is believed to have appeared in his later years. Born in Alcalá de Henares on September 29, 1547, Cervantes lived through a period of great turmoil and transformation in Spain's history. He served as a soldier, a tax collector, and a prisoner before turning to writing as a means of support. The photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts Cervantes in a richly textured cloak and a high-collared doublet, the buttons of which are intricately detailed. The ruff, a characteristic collar fashion of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, adds an air of elegance and refinement to his attire. The image, with its warm, earthy tones and the subtle play of light and shadow, evokes the richness and complexity of Cervantes' literary world. Cervantes is best known for his masterpiece, "Don Quixote," a novel that has been hailed as the first modern novel. The story follows the adventures of Alonso Quixano, a nobleman who loses his sanity and sets out to right wrongs and bring justice to the world, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha. With its wit, humor, and profound insights into human nature, "Don Quixote" has captivated readers for over four centuries. Despite the challenges and hardships of his own life, Cervantes created a world of imagination and wonder that continues to inspire and delight readers around the world. This photograph, with its striking depiction of the author, serves as a testament to the enduring power of his work and the indomitable spirit of the man who brought it to life.
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