El Buscapié is an unpublished essay by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, written in defense of the first part of his masterpiece, "Don Quixote." This edition is published with historical, critical, and bibliographical notes, offering readers a deeper understanding of Cervantes's arguments and the context in which they were written. A valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Spanish literature, El Buscapié provides insights into Cervantes's literary intentions and the critical reception of "Don Quixote" during his time. Discover Cervantes's own defense of his work and delve into the fascinating world of 17th-century Spanish literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.