SPAN 224 Cervantes' Don Quixote in Translation: A Conversation with the Don
In this course, taught in English, students will explore selections of Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote de la Mancha with the objective of familiarizing themselves with the cultural and historic contexts in which the novel was written and its enduring legacy. Following Don Quixote's real and imaginary adventures, this course will address the issues of madness and authenticity and highlight the Enduring Questions: What is knowledge, wisdom, beauty, goodness, and truth? We will analyze the book's many artistic influences on ballet, music, film, and painting, and trace parallels between Don Quixote's alliance with Sancho Panza and other (in) famous literary and movie couples. The question of why Don Quixote is read today will be addressed throughout the course.