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Cervantes is regarded as the author of the first novel and the inventor of fiction. From its publication in 1605, Don Quixote--recently named the world's best book by authors from 54 countries--has been widely translated and imitated. Among its less acknowledged imitations are stories in children's literature.
In context of English adaptation and critical response this book explores the noble and "mad" adventures retold for children by distinguished writers and artists in Edwardian books, collections, home libraries, schoolbooks and picture books. More recent adaptations including comics and graphic novels deviate from traditional retellings. All speak to the knight-errant's lasting influence and appeal to children.
List of contents
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
1.¿Don Quixote Rendered in English
2.¿Edwardian Literary Responses
3.¿Books for Edwardian Children
4.¿Collections and Home Libraries
5.¿Pedagogy and Schoolbooks
6.¿Continuing Adventures
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Velma Bourgeois Richmond is a professor emerita of English at Holy Names University, Oakland, California. She lives in Berkeley, California.
