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Don Quixote and Sancho Panca (Panza) in the sky, between the moon and the stars, riding the wooden horse Clavilegne. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the 1869 Hachette edition of the book "" L'ingenieux hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha""
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Don Quixote and Sancho Panca (Panza) in the sky, between the moon and the stars, riding the wooden horse Clavilegne. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the 1869 Hachette edition of the book "" L'ingenieux hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha""
PCT4266999 Don Quixote and Sancho Panca (Panza) in the sky, between the moon and the stars, riding the wooden horse Clavilegne. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the 1869 Hachette edition of the book "" L'ingenieux hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha"" (Mancha) by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, translation by Louis Viardot, 370 compositions engraved on wood by H. Pisan. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Don Quixote and Sancho Panca (Panza) in the sky, between the moon and the stars, riding the wooden horse Clavilegne. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the 1869 Hachette edition of the book "" L'ingenieux hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha"" (Mancha) by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, translation by Louis Viardot, 370 compositions engraved on wood by H. Pisan.); Photo © Gusman
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In this enchanting engraving by Gustave Dore, we see the iconic literary duo of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza soaring through the night sky on the wooden horse Clavilegne. Between the moon and the stars, they ride with a sense of adventure and whimsy that captures the essence of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's timeless tale.
Don Quixote, with his chivalrous spirit and lofty ideals, is depicted as a figure of noble determination, while Sancho Panza provides a down-to-earth counterbalance with his practicality and humor. Together, they embody the enduring themes of friendship, loyalty, and imagination that have made "Don Quixote de la Mancha" a beloved classic for centuries.
Gustave Dore's intricate details bring this fantastical scene to life, from the flowing mane of Clavilegne to the expressions on Don Quixote and Sancho Panza's faces as they gaze out into the infinite expanse above them. The contrast between their earthly origins and celestial surroundings serves as a reminder of their boundless dreams and aspirations.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the power of literature to transport us to other worlds and inspire us to reach for our own metaphorical stars. Don Quixote may be an ingenioso hidalgo in name, but in spirit he is truly a hero for all time.
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