This novel is a classic in the truest sense. It is a very long book. Here is a small introduction I pulled for you from the web:
In 1605 a novel appeared that has become one of the most beloved stories of European literature. It was the history of Don Quixote, the tall, gaunt knight-errant astride his fallible steed, with his potbellied, illiterate squire, Sancho Panza. These eccentric characters are as famous as Sinbad, Tarzan, Odysseus, Hamlet, or Superman. Don Quixote was immediately embraced by his countrymen; it is a testament to the novel and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's vivid characterization that the character of Don Quixote is still utilized to mock politicians and satirize the self-righteous.
The original story, El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha, was immediately popular— with six editions in 1605 alone—and has never lost its prominence.
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I read it in Spanish (got to 1/2 mark of the book), seen it in plays, have had it dissected and studied it time and time again. It is a good book.
PS. The original title is DON QUIJOTE with J. I know I'm annoying but the English spelling annoys more.
This novel is a classic in the truest sense. It is a very long book. Here is a small introduction I pulled for you from the web:
In 1605 a novel appeared that has become one of the most beloved stories of European literature. It was the history of Don Quixote, the tall, gaunt knight-errant astride his fallible steed, with his potbellied, illiterate squire, Sancho Panza. These eccentric characters are as famous as Sinbad, Tarzan, Odysseus, Hamlet, or Superman. Don Quixote was immediately embraced by his countrymen; it is a testament to the novel and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's vivid characterization that the character of Don Quixote is still utilized to mock politicians and satirize the self-righteous.
The original story, El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha, was immediately popular— with six editions in 1605 alone—and has never lost its prominence.
yes I read the book and I saw the play. It was a good story. I had to see the play and read the book for spanish
Yes, but i thought the cartoon series "Don Coyote and Sancho Panda" was much better.
no I haven't but I've heard of it and they say is really good