Don Quixote (Signet Classics)

Don Quixote, by Cervantes, is a brilliant piece of writing. Written in an eloquent and beautiful language, one which parallels Shakespeare and Homer, this book takes the reader on a journey with Don Quixote, an man past his prime, who lives in a delusional world of knights, beautiful damsels, honor and challenge - who, with his squire, Sancho, takes on imaginary enemies but with real blood and real pain. It is the story of a man who is obsessed with reviving the age of knighthood, who is seen as mad by those he meets, and yet who garners the admiration and support of people as his daring deeds and legend grows and spreads. I cannot compare the quality of this writing, in its depth and richness. It is a part of our language which is being lost to time, and yet, which inspires the mind and the imagination with its tantalizing animation of the vernacular. Cervantes was and remains a master, and Don Quixote will resonate through the corridors of time for ages to come, for it is a story with a message about principles, about leadership and about love. If you haven’t read it, do so. It enriches the mind and reminds us all that at the time of its publication in 1605, the “modern” world of that age, would experience a transformation in literature, and that ripple continues even now, into our “modern” times.

I have played in Man of La Mancha 3 times. I have read it many times in English and Spanish. If I could only live up to the ideals of that lunatic.Bought the book for my young wife who had never heard of Cervantes. She then researched the life of that great man. A must for every bookshelf. Don't let it gather dust.

I use this book in addition to a textbook to tutor students in Spanish. An important classic.

Love it! Loved it! Loved it! Sooo funny! Laughed so much people thought I was crazy!! I guess they don't expect such behavior from reading a book. Would definately read again!!

This certainly was one of the more entertaining books I've read. The adventures of Sancho and Don Quixote were very well written, funny, and has captured the hearts of millions throughout the centuries. Don Quixote is a madman who believes himself to be a knight-errant destined to return the world to the prior "order". Immediately he gets dressed up in a very silly fashion and starts by attacking "giants", only they are windmills. The first part involves Don and his squire Sancho Panza in a series of silly conflicts that they get into, at the same time doing many great things. The first part was much better than the second part in my opinion as Quixote lost some of his humour and became somewhat more "normal" Sancho was a great clown and the book truly deserves to be named 'Don Quixote and Sancho Panza" Also, Quixote's folly was a little bit irritating for me at times. Especially when he kept mentioning stupid such as his "Lady Dulcinea el Toboso," who is truly a whore, and talking about enchantments which were simply the consequences of the stupid things that Don Quixote and his squire did upon themselves. Of course, this book was more than simply a satire attacking the ancient tradition of knight-errants. Quixote said many things which made sense at the time, through what he said, we can see a glimpse of the life in the early 1600's and a little bit of Cervante's own experiences as a soldier. Many times did Don Quixote mention his badge, in which Cervantes truly valued for fighting the English armanda. In conclusion, if you want to read about two clowns perform that were being put down on the pages of a 528 page book that is funny and very well-written, this would be a great book for you.

The print was so small I had to return it. I understand the book is truly a novel, but for me I would have needed new glasses

We were home schooling our middle schooler and used this as one of the reading books for writing and reviewing assignments. We received this book as expected with no issues. I would buy from them again.

Don Quixote is a classic for all times and all places with much humor, grand politics, church squabbles, struggles between rich and poor, it needs to be read and reread as we live and grow.

Loved it all, from belly laughs to heart breaks, a riot on every page.

nice

Pages are yellow and binding is appreceable. Not at all satified.

Excellent!