The Voyage To Parnassus; Numantia, A Tragedy; The Commerce Of Algiers (1870) - Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra - Bog

The Voyage to Parnassus; Numantia, a Tragedy; The Commerce of Algiers (1870) is a collection of three works by the renowned Spanish author, Miguel de Cervantes. The first work, The Voyage to Parnassus, is a satirical poem that follows the journey of the poet, Cervantes, as he travels to Mount Parnassus, home of the Muses, to seek inspiration for his writing. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including rival poets, literary critics, and even a group of monsters.The second work in the collection, Numantia, is a tragedy set during the Roman conquest of Spain. The play tells the story of the siege of the city of Numantia and the heroic resistance of its inhabitants against the Roman army. Through the play, Cervantes explores themes of honor, courage, and the struggle for freedom.The final work in the collection, The Commerce of Algiers, is a short story that tells the tale of a young Spanish man who is captured by pirates and sold into slavery in Algiers. The story follows his attempts to escape and return to Spain, and highlights the brutality and injustice of the slave trade.Overall, The Voyage to Parnassus; Numantia, a Tragedy; The Commerce of Algiers (1870) offers readers a diverse and engaging collection of Cervantes' works, showcasing his mastery of different genres and his ability to tackle a range of themes and subjects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.