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Don Quixote (Signet Classics)

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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.

Don Quixote (abridged) is a great piece of Spanish literature. It is chok full of comical escapades and satire. It is not a book that will not leave you holding on, trying to survive through the boring parts. It starts out, with a hook, and draws you deeper and deeper into the undefined plot. I defiantly enjoyed it, and laughed at the many stupid predicaments the knight fell into. It is a definite must read in my book!

I read this book for a summer reading assignment for an English II Honors Course. Initially, I dreaded to start reading the 527 pages of "nothingness". However, I found that it was easy to understand (this was strange...a classic???) and I actually understood the humor. However, the chapters began to drag and I found myself becoming irritated with the insanity of Don Quixote. This is a good summer read to pass the hot lazy days with.
*I suggest you have a really fun book to read as soon as you finish the 527th page of Don Quixote*

Don Quixote was a very good book to read. The whole book is very funny and some of the things that Cervantes has Don Quixote do are very entertaining. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in kinght erranty because this is a very good example of what not to do.

For being so poorly read for so long, I read this novel ... and although there were some classic moments, it (the reading) eventually felt like labor ... and not one of love.

This book was not in good condition! Half of the binding was missing and the pages were extremely yellowed and falling out. As my son read the book, the pages fell out and it is now in many pieces. This book was purchased for his high school summer reading and the condition of it made it extremely difficult to use to complete his project and the book will need to be thrown away.

Very good. I received this book in very good condition and very fast.

Thank you.

I am in the process of reading this book with my child for a school assignment. I haven't quite figured out why so many people like it. It is the most boring book I've ever read, and it is way too long. It is pure drudgery!! Help me, I'm going to go crazy myself reading about crazy Don Quixote.