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Don Quixote
1072 pages, 2003
In Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra explores the power of imagination. The main character, Don Quixote, is so engrossed in his books of chivalry that he loses touch with reality and starts living in a world of his own creation. This shows us how our imagination can shape our perception of the world.
Cervantes makes us question the boundaries of sanity and insanity. Don Quixote's actions may seem crazy to others, but to him, they are perfectly rational. This makes us wonder, who gets to decide what's normal and what's not? It's a thought-provoking question that you'll find yourself pondering long after you've finished the book.
Don Quixote's loyal sidekick, Sancho Panza, is a testament to the importance of friendship. Despite Don Quixote's delusions, Sancho sticks by his side, showing us the value of having someone who will support us no matter what. It's a heartwarming aspect of the book that will make you appreciate your own friends even more.
Don Quixote is a clear example of how literature can influence our lives. The protagonist's obsession with chivalric romances leads him to become a knight-errant himself. This makes us reflect on the impact that books can have on our behavior and worldview.
Cervantes masterfully blends tragedy and comedy in Don Quixote. The protagonist's misadventures are both hilarious and sad, reflecting the ups and downs of life. This balance of humor and sorrow makes the book a timeless classic that resonates with readers of all ages.
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Don Quixote is a creation beyond time and space. It is the only immortal work of literature, apart from the problem of divine authorship.
Vladimir Nabokov - Russian-American NovelistI remember Don Quixote as a book of infinite richness, the most tragic novel in the world, and unique in its way.
Jorge Luis Borges - Argentine Short-story WriterDon Quixote is the first modern novel, perhaps the most eternal novel ever written and certainly the fountainhead of European and American fiction.
Carlos Fuentes - Mexican NovelistCervantes and Shakespeare are the central Western authors, who can be said to have invented the modern.
Harold Bloom - American Literary CriticDon Quixote is the greatest novel in the world, standing head and shoulders above all other novels ever written.
Thomas Mann - German Novelist




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