Reading level
Level ten:
Challenging adult literature
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Curriculum details
- Medieval and Renaissance Literature
- Core curriculum
- Lifelong learning
- Apr 21, 2025 - May 16, 2025
- Part 1 only
- 10 credit hours
About
Don Quixote is considered the first modern European novel and is a great read in its own right. Part 2 of the book was published ten years after Part 1, and due to its length is not required for this course.
Advanced Spanish students may read the unabridged Spanish version of the book. Otherwise, the translation by Edith Grossman is a good choice.
Here is a good background article to read before you start the book: theculturetrip.com/europe/spain/articles/7-reasons-why-don-quixote-should-be-on-your-summer-readi...