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Don Quixote : Illustrated Abridged Children Classic English Novel with Review Questions
A noble and righteous Spanish gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha becomes captivated by the chivalric books he reads. Inspired by these books, he embarks upon an adventure to become a knight and restore order in a world without morals and manners. Journey with Don Quixote and his squire, Sancho Panza, as they explore the world, fight wicked sorcerers, chase windmills and go on many more thrilling and ludicrous adventures.
240 pages, Hardcover
Published October 22, 2021
About the author
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
5,129 books3,792 followersMiguel de Cervantes y Cortinas, later Saavedra was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright. His novel Don Quixote is often considered his magnum opus, as well as the first modern novel.
It is assumed that Miguel de Cervantes was born in Alcalá de Henares. His father was Rodrigo de Cervantes, a surgeon of cordoban descent. Little is known of his mother Leonor de Cortinas, except that she was a native of Arganda del Rey.
In 1569, Cervantes moved to Italy, where he served as a valet to Giulio Acquaviva, a wealthy priest who was elevated to cardinal the next year. By then, Cervantes had enlisted as a soldier in a Spanish Navy infantry regiment and continued his military life until 1575, when he was captured by Algerian corsairs. He was then released on ransom from his captors by his parents and the Trinitarians, a Catholic religious order.
He subsequently returned to his family in Madrid.
In Esquivias (Province of Toledo), on 12 December 1584, he married the much younger Catalina de Salazar y Palacios (Toledo, Esquivias –, 31 October 1626), daughter of Fernando de Salazar y Vozmediano and Catalina de Palacios. Her uncle Alonso de Quesada y Salazar is said to have inspired the character of Don Quixote. During the next 20 years Cervantes led a nomadic existence, working as a purchasing agent for the Spanish Armada and as a tax collector. He suffered a bankruptcy and was imprisoned at least twice (1597 and 1602) for irregularities in his accounts. Between 1596 and 1600, he lived primarily in Seville. In 1606, Cervantes settled in Madrid, where he remained for the rest of his life.
Cervantes died in Madrid on April 23, 1616.
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It is assumed that Miguel de Cervantes was born in Alcalá de Henares. His father was Rodrigo de Cervantes, a surgeon of cordoban descent. Little is known of his mother Leonor de Cortinas, except that she was a native of Arganda del Rey.
In 1569, Cervantes moved to Italy, where he served as a valet to Giulio Acquaviva, a wealthy priest who was elevated to cardinal the next year. By then, Cervantes had enlisted as a soldier in a Spanish Navy infantry regiment and continued his military life until 1575, when he was captured by Algerian corsairs. He was then released on ransom from his captors by his parents and the Trinitarians, a Catholic religious order.
He subsequently returned to his family in Madrid.
In Esquivias (Province of Toledo), on 12 December 1584, he married the much younger Catalina de Salazar y Palacios (Toledo, Esquivias –, 31 October 1626), daughter of Fernando de Salazar y Vozmediano and Catalina de Palacios. Her uncle Alonso de Quesada y Salazar is said to have inspired the character of Don Quixote. During the next 20 years Cervantes led a nomadic existence, working as a purchasing agent for the Spanish Armada and as a tax collector. He suffered a bankruptcy and was imprisoned at least twice (1597 and 1602) for irregularities in his accounts. Between 1596 and 1600, he lived primarily in Seville. In 1606, Cervantes settled in Madrid, where he remained for the rest of his life.
Cervantes died in Madrid on April 23, 1616.
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October 29, 2024
Homeschool read aloud with 8th, 5th, 3rd, and k. They all loved it. It was fun to read a story that has survived centuries and been translated again and again. It is silly and fun to find out what his next “quest” will be.
February 1, 2024
I read this with my children - 4th grade, 1st grade, and Preschool. Surprisingly, they all loved it! Having recently read Don Quixote, I think this was an adequate abridgement for children.
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February 6, 2026Bro, I just finished Don Quixote (after decades🧍🏻♀️) and I’m actually spiraling. I thought this was just going to be some dusty 'classic' about an old man losing his marbles, but it’s literally the most unhinged thing I’ve ever read.
Alonso is basically the OG 'delusional' king. He spent too much time on the 1600s version of 'BookTok' and his brain just turned to mush. He really hopped on his horse and said, 'I’m the main character now,' and honestly? I respect the hustle. In a world where everyone is just NPC-ing their way through life, this man chose to manifest a reality where he’s a literal hero. Even when he was getting bodied by windmills (major skill issue, btw), he just blamed it on 'the vibes' or 'enchanters' and kept it moving. That’s top-tier gaslighting yourself into greatness.
But the plot twists in Part 2😣 daaanmm That’s where it gets meta and lowkey dark. Everyone he meets has already 'doxxed' him because they read Part 1, and they just prank him for the clout. It’s giving Black Mirror vibes. It’s actually so parasocial—they’re laughing at his trauma just for the entertainment value. And Sancho? Sancho is the literal 'real one.' He knows his boss is tweaking, but he stays for the potential bag (the island) and ends up becoming the most wholesome part of the story. Their friendship is the only 'found family' trope I care about now.🥺☝🏻
The ending, though... that part hit different. When he finally gets 'cured' and realizes he’s just a regular guy named Alonso? That was a total gut punch. It felt like watching a creator you love finally quit the internet and go corporate. The world didn't want him to be a knight; it wanted him to be 'normal,' and once he became normal, he just... died.
thiss iss actual delulu. 😣
Alonso is basically the OG 'delusional' king. He spent too much time on the 1600s version of 'BookTok' and his brain just turned to mush. He really hopped on his horse and said, 'I’m the main character now,' and honestly? I respect the hustle. In a world where everyone is just NPC-ing their way through life, this man chose to manifest a reality where he’s a literal hero. Even when he was getting bodied by windmills (major skill issue, btw), he just blamed it on 'the vibes' or 'enchanters' and kept it moving. That’s top-tier gaslighting yourself into greatness.
But the plot twists in Part 2😣 daaanmm That’s where it gets meta and lowkey dark. Everyone he meets has already 'doxxed' him because they read Part 1, and they just prank him for the clout. It’s giving Black Mirror vibes. It’s actually so parasocial—they’re laughing at his trauma just for the entertainment value. And Sancho? Sancho is the literal 'real one.' He knows his boss is tweaking, but he stays for the potential bag (the island) and ends up becoming the most wholesome part of the story. Their friendship is the only 'found family' trope I care about now.🥺☝🏻
The ending, though... that part hit different. When he finally gets 'cured' and realizes he’s just a regular guy named Alonso? That was a total gut punch. It felt like watching a creator you love finally quit the internet and go corporate. The world didn't want him to be a knight; it wanted him to be 'normal,' and once he became normal, he just... died.
thiss iss actual delulu. 😣
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