A review by carlq
Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes
4.0
“I do not deny that what happened to us is a thing worth laughing at. But it is not worth telling, for not everyone is sufficiently intelligent to be able to see things from the right point of view.”
― Cervantes, Don Quixote
Don Quixote is a man living in a world of delusion, believing himself to be a Knight Errant, tasked with roaming the country in order to right the wrongs, fight the unjust and protect the meek.
A comedy that truly stands the test of time, remaining wonderfully hilarious and engaging all these years later which makes it stand out as a classic.
Not the most skilled and certainly not the most successful.. often ending up causing more problems than he actually solves but he has heart, and does not hesitate to do what he thinks is the right and best thing to do for others.
Funny throughout but the comedy is often cut through with moments of sadness and pity as I found myself feeling both admiration for the character of Don Quixote drive to help others but pity for his separation from reality and the way he is taken advantage of and mocked.
Overall a long, but worthwhile read that truly highlights the timelessness of literature and will continue to pop up throughout pop culture.
― Cervantes, Don Quixote
Don Quixote is a man living in a world of delusion, believing himself to be a Knight Errant, tasked with roaming the country in order to right the wrongs, fight the unjust and protect the meek.
A comedy that truly stands the test of time, remaining wonderfully hilarious and engaging all these years later which makes it stand out as a classic.
Not the most skilled and certainly not the most successful.. often ending up causing more problems than he actually solves but he has heart, and does not hesitate to do what he thinks is the right and best thing to do for others.
Funny throughout but the comedy is often cut through with moments of sadness and pity as I found myself feeling both admiration for the character of Don Quixote drive to help others but pity for his separation from reality and the way he is taken advantage of and mocked.
Overall a long, but worthwhile read that truly highlights the timelessness of literature and will continue to pop up throughout pop culture.