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Don Quixote (Penguin Classics)
by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Don Quixote (Penguin Classics)
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Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Editor: John Rutherford
Translator: John Rutherford
Introduction: Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-02-25
ISBN: 0142437239
Number of pages: 1072
Publisher: Penguin Classics
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  • ISBN13: 9780142437230
  • Condition: New
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Summary: 5 Stars

Don Quixote is Alonso Quixada, an aging country gentleman of some means who spends his days, as his niece describes it, "reading much and eating little." One day he impetuously decides to become a knight-errant--champion of the oppressed and savior of damsels in distress. He announces to the dismay of his household that he is now to be called Don Quixote of the Mancha and begins making preparations for a journey of great adventure.

Accompanying him on his quest is Sancho Panza, a dimwitted village peasant who agrees to become Quixote's faithful squire in return for the promise of an island when their adventures are through. Together they roam the Spanish countryside in search of chivalrous deeds to perform.

Early in the journey, Quixote meets a young peasant woman named Aldonca. In his imaginary world she becomes Dulcinea del Toboso, his beloved lady fair. From then on he strives to win honor in her name and become worthy of her love.

The story follows the misadventures of Quixote and Panza as they encounter rogues, scholars and noblemen along the way. Among these nobles are the Duke and Duchess who entertain themselves by making sport of and mocking the two men. Throughout it all, Quixote's family and friends seek to bring him home safe and sane.

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