This
section highlights the life and contributions of Miguel de Cervantes
Saavedra (1547-1616). A brief biography and links to authoritative
Web sites are listed.
Cervantes
lived through Spain's glory and her demise. The Golden Age of Spain
marks a prolific time for the arts. This section outlines this flourishing
time and it's profound effect on Cervantes and his novel. This page
also provides links to other artists who were working during Cervantes'
life as well as those who were influenced by his novels.
Did
you know that Shakespeare died the same day as Cervantes? Or that
Galileo first observed planets in 1609? Explore some of the Web sites
that highlight the other events that were happening during Cervantes'
lifetime.
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