Description
We will read an English translation of the 17th century Spanish novel, The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, as well as study Don Quixote-inspired and Don Quixote-adjacent work in literature, art, criticism and film. We will examine the historical context around Don Quixote and how it shifts through the centuries, as well as apply this text to our own era and experiences. This is a reading intensive course with an emphasis on discussion and creative synthesis through interpretive projects and journal-keeping.