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ISBN10: 8175994436
ISBN13: 9788175994430
Publisher: Fingerprint
Published: Mar 1 2017
Pages: 976
Weight: 1.45
Height: 2.60 Width: 5.00 Depth: 7.70
Language: English
ISBN13: 9788175994430
Publisher: Fingerprint
Published: Mar 1 2017
Pages: 976
Weight: 1.45
Height: 2.60 Width: 5.00 Depth: 7.70
Language: English
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes is a landmark of classic literature, Spanish fiction, satire, adventure, and literary comedy. The novel follows Alonso Quixano, a man so captivated by tales of chivalry that he reinvents himself as the knight Don Quixote and sets out across the Spanish countryside in pursuit of honor, justice, and heroic adventure. Accompanied by his loyal and practical squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote encounters ordinary people and everyday situations that his imagination transforms into grand quests. From the famous battle with windmills to countless misunderstandings and comic confrontations, Cervantes creates a story that is both entertaining and deeply reflective. Rich in reality versus illusion, idealism, madness, friendship, chivalry, identity, and the power of imagination, Don Quixote examines what happens when dreams collide with the realities of a changing world. Through humor and irony, Cervantes explores the influence of books, the meaning of heroism, and the complex relationship between how people see themselves and how society sees them. Funny, philosophical, and endlessly inventive, Don Quixote is ideal for students, literature enthusiasts, and readers interested in Spanish classics, world literature, satirical novels, adventure fiction, philosophical fiction, and literary masterpieces. The unforgettable partnership between Don Quixote and Sancho Panza continues to make this novel one of the most influential works in the history of fiction. Why should readers pick this book?
- An Iconic Classic of World Literature: Follow Don Quixote's extraordinary adventures through a story that combines satire, comedy, imagination, and philosophical reflection.
- Humor, Adventure & Deeper Meaning: Explore the tension between dreams and reality while reflecting on identity, idealism, heroism, and the influence of stories on human behavior.
- Ideal for Classic Literature Readers: Perfect for students, collectors, literary fiction enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Spanish literature, satire, adventure, and timeless storytelling.
Key Themes
- Reality, Illusion & Imagination: Examine how Don Quixote's perception transforms the ordinary world into a landscape of knights, enemies, quests, and heroic possibilities.
- Chivalry, Idealism & Heroism: Explore the contrast between romantic ideals of honor and the practical realities of a society moving beyond the traditions Don Quixote admires.
- Friendship, Identity & Self-Discovery: Follow the evolving bond between Don Quixote and Sancho Panza as their contrasting personalities shape their adventures and understanding of themselves.
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