Description
Cervantes’ Don Quixote is considered by many to be the #1 classic of western literature, yet few Americans have read it. With its rich humor, characterization, and witty dialogue, Don Quixote is multi- layered and enjoyable on many levels. It even raises meaningful philosophical questions related to sanity vs. madness, illusion vs, reality, idealism vs. practicality. In each class we’ll discuss approximately 90 pages from Edith Grossman’s highly accessible translation—volume one and excerpts from volume two. We’ll watch and discuss film clips of several adaptations, including Man of La Mancha. We’ll consider the book in the context of its own time and its relevance today. We may even find ourselves questing with our quixotic hero, looking beyond appearances to discover essential dimensions of our own reality.
Tracy Marks, M.A. is author of four books, translated into nine languages, and has won several poetry and creative writing awards. She is also an experienced counselor. Tracy has taught in continuing ed for 43 years and specializes in literature, creative writing and personal growth courses.
