The Story of Don Quixote

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paulson, Arvid

Contributor:

Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616

Edwards, Clayton

Choate, Florence, 1878-1967

Curtis, Elizabeth, 1873-1946

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Story of Don Quixote" by Arvid Paulson and Clayton Edwards is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes' classic work introduces readers to the delusional yet noble character of Don Quixote, a man who becomes so enamored with tales of chivalry that he decides to embark on his own knightly adventures. Accompanied by his pragmatic squire, Sancho Panza, Quixote's exploits blend humor and poignancy as he battles not just fanciful enemies but the harsh realities of life. The beginning of the story establishes Don Quixote as an old gentleman from La Mancha who has become unmoored from reality due to his obsessive reading of chivalric romances. Upon donning an old suit of armor, he renames himself and his horse, Rocinante, and declares his intent to revive chivalry, setting off into the world. His first misadventure reveals his madness when he mistakes windmills for giants. Each subsequent encounter showcases his misguided bravery as he fervently seeks to right wrongs and achieve deeds of valor, creating a rich tapestry of both absurdity and reflection on the nature of heroism and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jen Haines, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-07-20