SPNE 463 - Don Quixote in Translation

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course will consist of an in-depth study and interpretation of Cervantes's Don Quixote, a masterpiece of world literature and one of the most printed, translated and imitated books. We will explore the cultural and historical context of the novel, as well as its main literary and artistic aspects, through the study of such topics as identity and change, truth and fiction, narrative genres and the birth of the modern novel. Cultural themes such as love and marriage, and the representation of gender, race and class will also be emphasized. While we will make use of the critical insights of Cervantes scholars, students will be encouraged in this course to develop their own reading of the text. Additional features of the class will include a recent film version of Don Quixote, visual representations of the author, characters and the book throughout the centuries and exercises in creative writing and theater performance. We will use Tom Lathrop's translation of Don Quixote. Open to all. (Mülle r, offered occasionally

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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