Don Quixote (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

De Cervantes, Miguel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1998621677 ISBN 13: 9781998621675

Publisher: Revive Classics, 2024

Synopsis

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

Driven by wild fantasies of heroism, a delusional would-be knight sets out on a mad quest to restore the glory of chivalry. Armed with a rusty lance and astride a bony old horse, he charges at windmills, mistaking them for ferocious giants. Alongside him is Sancho Panza, his loyal but bewildered squire, who tries-and often fails-to bring a dose of reality to the knight's absurd adventures. Together, they stumble through a whirlwind of comic mishaps and bittersweet moments, as they chase after impossible dreams in a world that's long since moved on.

A groundbreaking blend of comedy, tragedy, and adventure, Don Quixote redefined storytelling when it was published in the early 17th century. Miguel de Cervantes masterfully satirized the chivalric romances of his time while crafting one of literature's most enduring characters. The novel's exploration of idealism versus reality paved the way for modern fiction, influencing countless writers and shaping the novel as an art form. Its timeless themes and vivid imagination have cemented Don Quixote as a cornerstone of Western literature, making it as relevant today as when it first captivated readers.

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About the Author

Miguel de Cervantes, born in 1547 in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, came from a modest family. He studied in Madrid and Italy, where he absorbed Renaissance ideas that shaped his writing. Cervantes joined the Spanish navy, and during the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, he was wounded and lost the use of his left hand. In 1575, his military career ended when Barbary pirates captured him, holding him as a slave in Algiers for five years until ransomed.After his release, Cervantes returned to Spain and struggled financially as a writer and civil servant. He experienced hardships, including imprisonment, which deeply influenced his work. In 1605, he published Don Quixote, a groundbreaking novel that explored themes of idealism, reality, and social criticism, securing his place as a literary genius.Despite Don Quixote's success, Cervantes lived in poverty until his death in 1616. He wrote other works, including Novelas ejemplares and The Persiles, but none matched Don Quixote's impact. Today, Cervantes is celebrated as a foundational figure in Western literature, known for his wit, insight into human nature, and influential storytelling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Revive Classics
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1998621677
• ISBN 13: 9781998621675
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 944