Don Quixote Stories at Abu Dhabi Fair
Miguel de Cervantes's novel "Don Quixote" has been chosen as the "Book of the World" for the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. This selection highlights its timeless nature and its ability to transcend languages, cultures, and eras. Written between 1605 and 1615, the novel explores the relationship between reality and imagination through the character of the knight who transforms his surroundings, reflecting the constant tension between the desire for change and true perception. "Don Quixote" is considered a model of the "Book of the World" concept because it can be carried from one environment to another without losing its essence, and it is read differently across various cultures. This enhances its status as a work that addresses human ambitions to shape and improve reality, blending humor and philosophy, and raising questions about the nature of the world and how it is perceived—especially in an age of technological advances and competing narratives that challenge the notion of reality. Throughout history, the novel has resonated profoundly within both global and Arab cultures; it has been used in poetry and criticism, underscoring that it is more than just a literary work. It serves as a mirror that evokes the human struggle between dreams and possibilities.
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