Don Quixote
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Don Quixote
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Don Quixote
Part of Alma Classics Evergreen series at GBP4.99, this edition includes an introduction by translator Tom Lathrop and illustrations by Jack Davis.
When an ageing, impoverished nobleman decides to style himself Don Quixote and embarks upon a series of daring endeavours, it is clear that his ability to distinguish between reality and the fantasy world of literary romance has broken down.
His exploits turn into comic misadventures, in which everyday objects are transformed into the accoutrements of chivalry, peasant girls become princesses and windmills are mistaken for formidable giants, leading the hero and his squire Sancho Panza into the realms of absurdity and humiliation.
Renowned for its comical set pieces, Don Quixote is a profound meditation on the relationship between truth and fiction and the morality of deception, as well as the foundation stone of the modern novel.
Series: Evergreens
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Don Quixote is often hailed as a profound exploration of human thought, praised by renowned authors like Fyodor Dostoevsky. Additionally, recent translations, such as the one by Tom Lathrop, are appreciated for enhancing understanding and broadening the book's appeal.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781847493774
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 September 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Alma Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Tom Lathrop
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 54.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 600g
Pages: 800
About the Author
Miguel de Cervantes (1547β1616) was a novelist, playwright and poet, and arguably the most eminent figure in Spanish literature. He is best known for Don Quixote, which is one of the most widely read classics in world literature.
Also by Miguel de Cervantes
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