Don Quijote de la Mancha (I) (Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2, 2004

Expertly adapted for a younger audience, this accessible and illustrated edition is an excellent introduction to one of Western literature’s great works. Parents will have a wonderful time reading Cervantes’ classic to their children.

 

Expertamente adaptada para una audiencia joven, esta edición accesible e ilustrada es una excelente introducción a unas de las grandes obras de la literatura occidental. Los padres tendrán un tiempo maravilloso leyendo el clásico de Cervantes a sus hijos.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5–8—This beautiful rendition of the beloved novel includes the first and second parts of the story, and a prologue tells about the author. Although the language has been simplified for younger audiences, the narrative maintains its integrity and includes all the important adventures of Don Quixote, such as the encounter with the windmills. Lively watercolors are expressive and capture the story's sense of adventure. This book is a suitable first experience with Cervantes.—Ana Rodriguez, Media Specialist, Tamarac Elementary School, FL
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About the Author

Miguel de Cervantes was a 16th-century Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright and is considered one of the great masters of world literature.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 694 pages
• Publisher: Debolsillo (March 2, 2004)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 1400093007
• ISBN-13: 978-1400093007
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,889,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don Quijote still rocks !, February 12, 2010

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Alejandro Ortiz "Froggy" (PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don Quijote de la Mancha (Clasicos Inolvidables) (Hardcover)

Book was delivered timely and properly packed.
Presentation was fair, as was paper quality.
No footnotes, which ancient Spanish requires.
Print was super small and new chapters were piggybacked upon the last chapter on the same page. Space was used to the max, expected in an economy edition of an extense text.
This is a book to be purchased by a student for required reading, not by a reader expecting to enjoy a classic.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good value for money, December 28, 2008

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Dong Qi Sheng - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Don Quijote de la Mancha (Clasicos Inolvidables) (Hardcover)

Very good printing and binding and the price is not high for such a good book. I am glad to possess this kind of book, especially in Spanish and for classical works.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Novel, March 20, 2010

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Javier "Javi" (CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Don Quijote de la Mancha (Clasicos Inolvidables) (Hardcover)

One of the classic pieces of literature from our era. Don Quixote has been described as one the best novels of all time and everyone should read it at least once in their lifetime. I had the pleasure of reading this novel during my High School years and still remember the wild adventures of Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza.