Don Quixote

6b. 1879-1880 The History of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, translated from the Spanish by P.A. Motteux. 4 vol. 

Notes

"Don Quixote," written by Miguel de Cervantes and first published in 1605, is a seminal work of Western literature that follows the adventures of Alonso Quixano, a nobleman who becomes so enamored with chivalric romances that he decides to become a knight-errant, adopting the name Don Quixote. Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote embarks on a series of misadventures, mistaking windmills for giants and inns for castles. The novel is celebrated for its rich character development, humorous and satirical critique of society, and its exploration of the fine line between reality and illusion. It remains a profound and enduring study of idealism and human folly.

Description

Large brown fabric binding with gold tooling illustration on front and spine, gilt lettering on the spine as well. Gilt lettering on the spine as well. Some fraying and wear to upper and lower spines. Rubbing on four corners otherwise, good condition.