Don Quijote de la Mancha #1, Usborne Classics Retold #Other, Библиотека всемирной литературы #37 of 200
Don Quixote
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Romance
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
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Format
eBook
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 2004
Edition
Illustrated
Description
In the early 17th century, Alonso Quixano, a charming nobleman, becomes so enchanted by tales of knighthood that he decides to reinvent himself as Don Quixote, a valiant knight on a quest for glory. With a heart full of dreams and a somewhat dubious grasp of reality, he dons an old suit of armor and sets off on adventures filled with both hilarity and misadventure. Along the way, his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, provides a perfect counterbalance, grounding Quixote’s flights of fancy with his down-to-earth wisdom.
As they travel the Spanish countryside, Quixote stumbles upon windmills he believes to be giants, encounters flocks of sheep he sees as armies, and seduces the laughter of strangers. Each escapade reveals not only the folly of his delusions but also a poignant exploration of what it means to dream and to strive for ideals, regardless of reality.
Cervantes masterfully blends humor and depth, creating a rich narrative that reflects on the complexities of human nature. The bond between Quixote and Sancho evolves into a friendship ripe with loyalty and loyalty, reminding readers that even in the face of absurdity, there is beauty in the resilience of the human spirit.
As they travel the Spanish countryside, Quixote stumbles upon windmills he believes to be giants, encounters flocks of sheep he sees as armies, and seduces the laughter of strangers. Each escapade reveals not only the folly of his delusions but also a poignant exploration of what it means to dream and to strive for ideals, regardless of reality.
Cervantes masterfully blends humor and depth, creating a rich narrative that reflects on the complexities of human nature. The bond between Quixote and Sancho evolves into a friendship ripe with loyalty and loyalty, reminding readers that even in the face of absurdity, there is beauty in the resilience of the human spirit.
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