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Durandarte

A knight from romance whose enchanted heart is shown to Don Quixote.

minor

Also known as the wretched Durandarte

First appearance: part ii xxiii

See Durandarte in part ii xxiiiBook page

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MDMiguel de Cerv…DDDulcinea del T…SPSancho PanzaANAndrésMOMontesinosDUDurandarte

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  • Other

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  • Cave of Montesinos Vision
  • Author and Outlaws
  • Don Quixote's Inner Circle
  • Pranksters and Lovers

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Durandarte in part ii xxiii