Stories of Don Quixote
In Stories of Don Quixote, James Baldwin retells for the youthful reader the most interesting parts of Cervantes’ great novel about Don Quixote. Quixote, an eccentric gentleman, fancies himself a knight-errant.
Baldwin includes the most appealing stories to children. He relates them in such a way as to form a continuous narrative, while preserving both the spirit and style of the original as much as possible.
Every one can understand these simple stories. Yet, even the wisest may still derive pleasure from its wisdom. It touches the sense of humor in every heart. It moves to pity rather than ridicule, and to tears as well as laughter. Herein lies its chief charm to greatness! It seems to be written not for one country nor for one age – but for all.
