Exemplary Stories

With stories about love, culture, adventure, religious differences and shocking endings, Exemplary Stories features dynamic protagonists and challenges tradition.

Featuring twelve novellas, Exemplary Stories features a diverse array of protagonists, accompanied by captivating prose. Among this collection of short fiction is The Little Gypsy Girl, a story about a wise, talented and beautiful young woman who requires her noble suitor to leave his old life behind and become a gypsy in order to win her hand in marriage. Using irony to expose the social contrasts in a rich city, Rinconte and Cortadillo features two thieves that travel to a new town with intentions to join a guild of criminals. The Liberal Lover depicts a couple who take each other for granted. During the downfall of their relationship, a tragic event separates the two, causing them to reconsider the way they treat each other. Inviting discussion on the pivotal role mental health plays in daily life, The Lawyer of Glass depicts a handsome young man named Thomas, who is well-known for his intelligence. Enamored by Thomas, a local woman brews a love potion and gets Thomas to drink it, unintentionally poisoning him. Though he is able to physically recover, Thomas is convinced that he is made of glass, changing him in a way the woman never intended to.

Exemplary Stories features twelve of Miquel de Cervantes' exceptional works of short fiction, each crafted with enthralling prose and thought-provoking plot that cater to curiosity and a sense of adventure. With an aesthetically pleasing approach, Cervantes crafted this collection to address social and moral issues. Since its publication in 1613, Exemplary Stories has inspired dramatic adaptations, and have inspired many writers. With shocking endings, complex conflicts, and adventurous settings, Exemplary Stories by Miguel de Cervantes continues to surprise and delight readers even four-hundred years later.

This edition of Exemplary Stories by Miguel de Cervantes features twelve works of short fiction and has been redesigned with the modern reader in mind. With an eye-catching cover and an easy-to-read font, the excellence and awe of Exemplary Stories reaches the contemporary audience with ease.

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) is regarded as the greatest Spanish writer of all time. Best known for Don Quixote, Cervantes is credited to have written the first modern novel. However, most of his fame was acquired posthumously. Cervantes lived most of his life in poverty, working various jobs, including enlisting as a soldier. As a soldier, Cervantes had to endure serious injuries and was even held as a prisoner of war before he retired. Much of Cervantes' best work was created within the last few years of his life, leaving a legacy of innovation and unparalleled talent.