The Adventures of Don Quixote de la Mancha
The Adventures of Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in February 1986, is a significant work in Spanish literature, comprising 845 pages. Originally conceived as a parody of traditional ballads and chivalric romances, this novel presents a rich tapestry of adventure and humor through the experiences of its iconic characters, Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza.
Readers will discover a narrative that blends action and adventure with a satirical examination of the ideals of chivalry. Cervantes’ work delves into themes of reality versus illusion, as Don Quixote embarks on his quests, driven by his misguided beliefs. This edition offers an accessible exploration of Continental European fiction, particularly focusing on the Spanish context and the enduring legacy of its titular character.
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Don Quixote — by far the most famous book in Spanish literature — was originally intended by Cervantes as a skit on traditional popular ballads, but he also parodied the romances of chivalry. As a result he produced one of the most entertaining adventure stories of all time and created, in Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, two of the greatest characters in fiction. By 1615, when he died ‘old, a soldier, a gentleman and poor’, his book was already famous in both French and English. Book jacket.
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