Don Quixote

Don Quixote

Language: English
Format: Paperback
Publication date: February 25th, 2003
Publisher: Penguin Books
Pages: 1023

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels, Travel

In a world where reality often clashes with the whimsical imaginings of literature, one man's obsession with chivalric tales leads him on a quest for honor and valor. Don Quixote, having immersed himself in stories of knights and fantastical adventures, decides to don armor and revive the noble ideals of knighthood. This delusion drives him to roam the countryside in search of heroic deeds, battling windmills he perceives as fearsome giants and wooing fair maidens who exist only in his mind.

As Don Quixote embarks on his humorous and poignant journey, he is accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, whose practicality contrasts with Quixote's lofty visions. Together, they navigate a landscape filled with both comical and tragic encounters, exploring themes of madness, reality versus illusion, and the enduring power of dreams. Their adventures serve as a reflection on the nature of humanity, offering insight into the struggles between aspirations and the often unyielding grip of reality.

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