Don Quixote In England

Don Quixote In England: A Comedy (1734) is a satirical play written by the renowned English author, Henry Fielding. The play is a parody of Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel, Don Quixote, and follows the adventures of a delusional Englishman named Francis Goodchild, who believes himself to be a knight errant like Don Quixote. Goodchild sets out on a series of absurd quests, accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, and encounters a variety of eccentric characters along the way.The play is set in 18th century England and is filled with witty humor and social commentary on the customs and beliefs of the time. Fielding uses the character of Goodchild to poke fun at the romantic ideals of chivalry and the notion of the ""gentleman"" in English society. The play also explores themes of love, honor, and the power of imagination.Don Quixote In England: A Comedy is a unique and entertaining take on the classic tale of Don Quixote, and showcases Fielding's skill as a writer and satirist. The play remains a popular work of literature and is considered a classic of English comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.