Don Quijote De La Mancha by J.R. Cuenot
An aging country gentleman, convinced by his reading of chivalric romances that he must revive knighthood, dons improvised armor and sets out on absurd, idealistic adventures with his practical, earthy squire. Their journeys mix comic misadventure—such as attacking windmills he believes to be giants—with moments of compassion and tragic reflection, exposing tensions between illusion and reality, personal honor and social cynicism. Through a series of episodic encounters the story satirizes romantic ideals while probing the human need for meaning, companionship, and dignity.
- Published
- 1605
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 900-1200 pages
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Don Quichotte
- Don Quixote
- El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha
- The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
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