The Spiritual Quixote, Or The Summers Ramble Of Mr. Geoffry Wildgoose: A Comic Romance, To Which Is Prefixed The Life Of The Author (1816) Hardback - 2008

""The Spiritual Quixote"" is a comic novel written by Richard Graves and published in 1816. The book follows the adventures of Mr. Geoffry Wildgoose, a wealthy and eccentric gentleman who embarks on a spiritual journey through the English countryside. Along the way, Wildgoose encounters a variety of characters, including a group of religious enthusiasts, a band of robbers, and a young woman named Miss Melmoth, whom he falls in love with.The novel is a parody of the classic novel ""Don Quixote"" by Miguel de Cervantes, and like its predecessor, ""The Spiritual Quixote"" explores themes of idealism, delusion, and the search for spiritual truth. The book is filled with humorous situations and witty dialogue, and it pokes fun at the religious and social conventions of its time.In addition to the novel itself, the book also includes a preface that provides a brief biography of the author, Richard Graves. Overall, ""The Spiritual Quixote"" is a lighthearted and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the spiritual and social landscape of early 19th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.