lunes, 20 de octubre de 2008

DON QVIXOTE OF THE MANCHA

DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA
Don Quijote de la Mancha is a book written by Miguel de Cervantes in the 16th century. It is a novel about chivalry , and one of the most interesting and amusing books I have ever read.
The story takes place in Spain , in a place called La Mancha. The two main characters are Don Quijote and Sancho Panza. Don Quijote is a knight who is absolutely obsessed with books about chivalry and is determined to help any lady in danger and to do justice, Sancho Panza is his squire. He follows his master, Don Qujote, because he was promised an island in return for his services. Throughout the book, they travel all over Spain and get into de most unbelievable and sometimes ridiculous situations.
But the book is much more than entertainment, Don Quijote represents idealism, and Sancho Panza, everyday reality. While Don Quijote lives in a world of fantasy, Sancho acts as a counterbalance. Together, they give a more complete picture of human nature, and, far from cancelling each other out, they seem to complement each other, just as realism and idealism are parts of all of us.
I was really impressed by the description of the places, characters and situations. Miguel de Cervantes uses a humorous style to show the reader that life should be a mixture of idealistic and sensible attitudes to life. I really enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it to anyone.
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