I agree it should be preserved since it was a great reflection of the conflicting times of Spain during that period. It's interesting how he drew out events of his own life to tell this story. "Later he returned to Spain but those hard experiences had a profound effect on the way and the stories he wrote. . . being hostage and the courage that Spanish soldiers like him showed during one of the most difficult times in his life. Another aspect that market Cervantes life and consequently it also affected the way he felt about foreigners, which he considered as not trustworthy" Are there any other note-worthy moments in his life that influenced his novel?