The Prologue of Don Quixote Part 2: Cervantes Asserts His Mastery

TLDRIn the prologue of Don Quixote Part 2, Cervantes addresses the unauthorized publication of a second book about Don Quixote and openly mocks his imitator. He then shares short allegories that allude to the difficulty of writing a book and expresses gratitude to his benefactors. Cervantes also makes it clear that the exploits of the lunatic knight and his squire in the unauthorized book are not endorsed by him. He asserts his position as the real master of the Don Quixote universe and remains confident in his work.

Key insights

🔑Cervantes addresses the unauthorized publication of a second book about Don Quixote and openly mocks his imitator.

📘Cervantes shares short allegories that allude to the difficulty of writing a book.

🙏Cervantes expresses gratitude to his benefactors, the Count of Lemos and Cardinal Don Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas.

📚Cervantes promises the publication of two forthcoming works.

💪Cervantes asserts his position as the real master of the Don Quixote universe and remains confident in his work.

Q&A

What does Cervantes address in the prologue of Don Quixote Part 2?

Cervantes addresses the unauthorized publication of a second book about Don Quixote and openly mocks his imitator.

What does Cervantes share in the prologue?

Cervantes shares short allegories that allude to the difficulty of writing a book.

Who does Cervantes express gratitude to in the prologue?

Cervantes expresses gratitude to his benefactors, the Count of Lemos and Cardinal Don Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas.

What does Cervantes promise in the prologue?

Cervantes promises the publication of two forthcoming works.

What does Cervantes assert in the prologue?

Cervantes asserts his position as the real master of the Don Quixote universe and remains confident in his work.

Timestamped Summary

00:09The dedication and prologue of part two of Don Quixote begins with a dedication to Cervantes's benefactors, the Count of Lemos and Cardinal Don Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas.

00:19Cervantes openly mocks the unauthorized publication of a second book about Don Quixote by an anonymous author.

00:32Cervantes shares short allegories that allude to the difficulty of writing a book.

00:36Cervantes expresses gratitude to the Count of Lemos and Cardinal Don Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas.

00:39Cervantes promises the publication of two forthcoming works.

00:44Cervantes asserts his position as the real master of the Don Quixote universe and remains confident in his work.