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Francisco De Robles
Francisco de Robles was a bookseller in Madrid, whose shop was near the Puerta de Guadalajara. He was also a publisher; among his books are the first editions of ''Don Quixote'' (1605) and the '' Exemplary Novels'' (1613), by Miguel de Cervantes. Robles contracted with the printer Juan de la Cuesta to print ''Don Quijote'' in his shop at Atocha 87, in Madrid, which is today a museum and cultural center, and home of the Sociedad Cervantina. Robles was godfather of Cuesta's two children. Before moving to Madrid, his father, Blas de Robles, had published Cervantes' ''La Galatea'' in 1585 in nearby Alcalá de Henares, after paying Cervantes 336 reales for its copyright A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the exclusive right to copy, distribute, adapt, display, and perform a creative work, usually for a limited time. The creative work may be in a literary, artistic, education ... (''privilegio''). References {{DEFAULTSORT:Robles, Franci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Title Page First Edition Don Quijote
A title is one or more words used before or after a person's name, in certain contexts. It may signify either generation, an official position, or a professional or academic qualification. In some languages, titles may be inserted between the first and last name (for example, '' Graf'' in German, Cardinal in Catholic usage ( Richard Cardinal Cushing) or clerical titles such as Archbishop). Some titles are hereditary. Types Titles include: * Honorific titles or styles of address, a phrase used to convey respect to the recipient of a communication, or to recognize an attribute such as: ** Imperial, royal and noble ranks ** Academic degree ** Social titles, prevalent among certain sections of society due to historic or other reasons. ** Other accomplishment, as with a title of honor * Title of authority, an identifier that specifies the office or position held by an official Titles in English-speaking areas Common titles * Mr. – Adult man (regardless of marital stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
