El discreto encanto de Cervantes y el crisol de la prudencia by Aurora Egido (original) (raw)

Aurora Egido's work elucidates the concepts of discretion and prudence in Cervantes's writings, establishing links between his narratives and early modern moral philosophy. By examining previously published and new articles, the volume argues that Cervantes evolves moral concepts from a religious and philosophical context to a more aesthetic politics, revealing ironies in works like Don Quijote. While Egido contends that Cervantes transitions from a critical stance in Don Quijote to a conventional ethical framework in his later work, Persiles y Sigismunda, her analysis urges a reconsideration of characters' behaviors that often defy societal norms, thus showcasing a complex interplay between established moral codes and personal freedom.