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Don Quixote on horseback
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title makes his way across the countryside on horseback, dreaming of adventures. Date: First published: 1605-15
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1605 1615 Adventures Armour Cervantes Country Side Dreaming Fiction Hero Horse Back Knight Quixote
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This evocative image captures the legendary figure of Don Quixote, the errant knight-errant from the eponymous novel by Miguel de Cervantes, as he rides through the rolling Spanish countryside on his faithful steed, Rocinante. First published in two parts between 1605 and 1615, Don Quixote is considered a seminal work of Western literature, renowned for its wit, satire, and exploration of reality and illusion. In this scene, Don Quixote, dressed in his rustic yet resplendent armor, is lost in thought as he gazes off into the distance, dreaming of the chivalric adventures that await him. The verdant landscape, dotted with trees and windmills, stretches out before him, a testament to the boundless possibilities of the human imagination. The novel's innovative narrative structure, which includes metafictional elements and the inclusion of a character who reads and comments on the first part of the story, challenged the literary conventions of the time and paved the way for modern fiction. Don Quixote's enduring legacy continues to inspire artists, writers, and dreamers alike, reminding us of the power of the human spirit to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. This print, with its intricate details and rich colors, invites us to join Don Quixote on his journey, to share in his dreams, and to marvel at the magic of the written word.
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