...geniuses who ave frequently the subject of comparative studies--are firmly" rooted in the Western literary canon. Two contemporaries penning masterpieces with themes that transcend the test of time point to plausible commonalities, and this is what the contributors of Cervantes y/and Shakespeare explore. The end result of conference held at the University of Alicante in honor of Don Quixote's quadricentennial, the contributors to "Cervantes and Shakespeare: New Interpretations and Comparative Approaches" investigate interstices and disparities between the two authors and their major works.

Initially, I was chary of a study of this nature. Yes, Cervantes and Shakespeare were able to transcend thematic boundaries, thereby securing positions in today's canon. Yes, they did write during the same time frame, but the contrasting ideological environments which informed their work were quite dissimilar. Additionally, comparing a dramatist like Shakespeare with Cervantes, a narrative writer who could not penetrate popular theatrical circles, is like...

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