Don Quixote de la Mancha

***IronParrot*** · 06-20-2003, 01:15 AM

Well I finally finished Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote (the Tobias Smollett translation), and I must say, this is one of the best literary experiences I've had. I was hooked, even though it took me such a ridiculously long time to complete it.

I'm sure I'm not the only one here who's read it, and there's just so much depth to it - so many things to discuss - that naturally, it's worth a thread of its own.

If you haven't read it, you must. Especially considering the Entmoot demographic you comprise (largely fantasy fans).

Laurus Nobilis · 06-20-2003, 05:18 PM

I've read it too, and I agree- it was a wonderful experience. It was a surprising book, actually; I expected to be interesting, but overall serious, and it was extremely funny.

I also had the luck of reading it in Spanish (it's my first language) and I must say it's great.

If you haven't read it, by all means do! It's worth the effort.

***Fat middle*** · 06-22-2003, 11:05 AM

I agree. It's a wise, wise book. As IP said, there is so much depth in it... but you don't realized that till you're far into its pages because it's so much funny at the same time.

Don Quijote (let me name him by his spanish name) and Sancho are two of the greatest and more original characters of the history of Literature.

johnnyrod · 07-04-2003, 05:55 PM

I have had this book sitting on my living room table for months, I must get started. It's quite a doorstop though, even when you've read Tolkein.

***IronParrot*** · 07-04-2003, 11:56 PM

Oh, it takes forever to read, but it's well worth your time.

Spock · 07-05-2003, 09:55 AM

I've loved "tilting at windmills" all my life thanks to this book.

Mercutio · 03-26-2004, 01:39 AM

I need to read Don Quixote. I've seen the musical, and have the soundtrack. So I know the basic storyline (and all the songs!).

To dream...the impossible dream.

hectorberlioz · 03-29-2004, 01:44 AM

Its one of the recent books I've bought, and I'm on page 100 exactly.

06-20-2003, 01:15 AM	#1
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Don Quixote de la Mancha Well I finally finished Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote (the Tobias Smollett translation), and I must say, this is one of the best literary experiences I've had. I was hooked, even though it took me such a ridiculously long time to complete it. I'm sure I'm not the only one here who's read it, and there's just so much depth to it - so many things to discuss - that naturally, it's worth a thread of its own. If you haven't read it, you must. Especially considering the Entmoot demographic you comprise (largely fantasy fans). __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

06-20-2003, 05:18 PM	#2
Laurus Nobilis Enting Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 73	I've read it too, and I agree- it was a wonderful experience. It was a surprising book, actually; I expected to be interesting, but overall serious, and it was extremely funny. I also had the luck of reading it in Spanish (it's my first language) and I must say it's great. If you haven't read it, by all means do! It's worth the effort. __________________ "...So the essential Quest started at once. But I met a lot of things on the way that astonished me. Tom Bombadil I knew already; but I had never been to Bree. Strider sitting in the corner at the inn was a shock, and I had no more idea who he was than had Frodo. The Mines of Moria had been a mere name; and of Lothlórien no word had reached my mortal ears till I came there. Far away I knew there were the Horse-lords on the confines of an ancient Kingdom of Men, but Fangorn Forest was an unforeseen adventure." ~ J. R. R. Tolkien

06-22-2003, 11:05 AM	#3
*Fat middle* Mootis per forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spain Posts: 61,439	I agree. It's a wise, wise book. As IP said, there is so much depth in it... but you don't realized that till you're far into its pages because it's so much funny at the same time. Don Quijote (let me name him by his spanish name) and Sancho are two of the greatest and more original characters of the history of Literature. __________________ Do not be hasty. That is my motto. Now we'll have a drink and go to the Entmoot.

07-04-2003, 05:55 PM	#4
johnnyrod Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Scunthorpe, UK Posts: 166	I have had this book sitting on my living room table for months, I must get started. It's quite a doorstop though, even when you've read Tolkein. __________________ Frodo Lives!

07-04-2003, 11:56 PM	#5
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Oh, it takes forever to read, but it's well worth your time. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

07-05-2003, 09:55 AM	#6
Spock An enigma in a conundrum Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,476	I've loved "tilting at windmills" all my life thanks to this book. __________________ Vizzini: "HE DIDN'T FALL?! INCONCEIVABLE!!" Inigo: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

03-26-2004, 01:39 AM	#7
Mercutio Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Narnia Posts: 1,656	I need to read Don Quixote. I've seen the musical, and have the soundtrack. So I know the basic storyline (and all the songs!). To dream...the impossible dream. __________________ Mike nodded. A sombre nod. The nod Napoleon might have given if somebody had met him in 1812 and said, "So, you're back from Moscow, eh?". Interested in C.S. Lewis? Visit the forum dedicated to one of Tolkien's greatest contemporaries.

03-29-2004, 01:44 AM	#8
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