
Stories of Don Quixote : written anew for young people
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This adaptation of *Don Quixote* follows the knight-errant, Don Quixote, as he embarks on a series of comical and fantastical adventures. Driven by a fervent belief in chivalry and a love for his fictional princess, Dulcinea, Don Quixote often misinterprets the world around him. He mistakes windmills for giants, inns for castles, and ordinary people for villains. His devoted squire, Sancho Panza, serves as both a source of comic relief and a foil to Don Quixote's idealism. While Quixote embarks on noble quests to rescue damsels in distress and defeat evil, he frequently encounters the harsh realities of the world, often resulting in comical and humiliating situations. This story highlights the clash between Don Quixote's idealized vision of chivalry and the mundane realities of everyday life. Through his misadventures, Don Quixote inadvertently challenges conventional wisdom and embraces the power of imagination. Baldwin's adaptation captures the humor and heart of Cervantes's work, making it accessible and engaging for young readers.Book Details
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James Baldwin
United States
James Arthur Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist. His essays, collected in Notes of a Native Son (1955), explore intric...
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