Similarities in Cervantes' "Don Quijote" and Steinbeck's Paisano novels
Description
From medieval to modern times knighthood and chivalry have been the themes of innumerable literary works. Among them are Cervantes' Don Quijote and Steinbeck's paisano novels The purpose of this study is to examine in a logical manner the relationship between these two authors. In the process of pointing out causes for similarities in their works, other relationships will be examined The first chapter will deal with the birth, rise, glory, decadence and fall of knighthood. This evolution will be studied through the works of authors such as Chretien de Troyes, Malory, Chaucer, Spenser and Cervantes The second chapter will investigate Malory's influence on Steinbeck's paisano novels The third chapter will examine Malory's influence on Spencer's Faerie Queene The fourth chapter will look into the relationship between Spenser and Cervantes The fifth chapter will deal with general characteristics such as themes, structure, style and philosophy in the Quijote and Steinbeck's paisano novels and stories The sixth chapter will examine similar passages in Cervantes' and Steinbeck's works The conclusion will present Steinbeck's background as the reason for the European tinge in his writings, and reassert the existence of similarities in Cervantes' Don Quijote and Steinbeck's paisano novels