Published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615, don quixote is the most. It follows the adventures of alonso quixano, an hidalgo who reads so many chivalric novels that he decides to set out to revive chivalry, under the name don quixote. One of my favorite quotes from a book i read in high school. The novel follows the adventures of alonso quijano, who reads too many chivalric novels, and sets out to revive chivalry under the name of don quixote. I only know that if i were king i should decline to answer the numberless silly petitions they present every day. Check here and also read some short description about don quixote. He is regarded as one of the most preeminent and greatest novelists of the world because of his novel, don. Don quixote is a very long novel, but its basic plot is fairly simple. Itll suffice to say that cervantes messes with your head and kicks ass bigtime. Don quixote stock photos, pictures, royalty free don quixote. Don quixote sometimes i need to just remember thisi can have ambition without feeling like a failure. Don quixote by cervantes, first edition abebooks passion for books.
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