Quixote & Windmill
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Quixote & Windmill
Don Quixote attacks the windmill
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1605 Attacks Cervantes Knight Quixote Wind Mill Quijote
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the legendary moment from Miguel de Cervantes' seminal work, "Don Quixote," published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. The Spanish novel, considered a founding text in Western literature, follows the adventures of Alonso Quixano, a nobleman who loses his sanity and decides to live as a knight-errant, named Don Quixote de la Mancha. In this scene, Don Quixote, with his faithful squire Sancho Panza at his side, mistakes a windmill for a giant monster and charges at it with his lance, embodying his delusional belief in chivalric exploits. The windmill, a common sight in the Spanish countryside, becomes a symbol of the absurdity of Don Quixote's quest, as well as the power of imagination and the human spirit. Cervantes' innovative narrative techniques, including metafiction and satire, have influenced countless authors and continue to captivate readers around the world. This iconic image, with its dramatic composition and intriguing storytelling, offers a glimpse into the rich history of literature and the enduring appeal of the man who dared to dream as Don Quixote. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language. His masterpiece, "Don Quixote," is a timeless tale of adventure, madness, and the power of the human spirit. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a captivating visual representation of this literary classic and a window into the world of one of history's most beloved characters.
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