The idealistic, hapless Spanish knight lives on in the hearts and minds of readers generations after his conception. Critics often hail the story as "the novel of Europe".
This year boasts commemorative tours to Spain, special edition books, musical, art and dramatic programs to celebrate the quixotic knight's birthday.
Several such exhibits and displays grabbed our attention here in the Metroplex.
For a wonderful glance into Cervantes' hero, visit the Meadows Museum located on the SMU campus to see 18th century Spanish royal tapestries. The exhibit extends to November 15 and is open Thursday evening (5-8 PM) admission free. Check their website for companion drama and art exhibit programs. http://www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org/exh_Quijote_programs.htm
The tapestries on loan from the King's palace in Spain are beautifully constructed and impeccably preserved. Get a kick out of the intricate design and detailing of the townspeople. Anyone find the young boy with the blackened eye?
The University of Dallas Blakley graduate library hosts a wonderful collection of Don Quixote memorabilia on loan. The exhibit includes more than 130 figurines, books, art works, sound recordings, videos, and other items featuring images of Cervantes' "Don Quixote" from the collection of Shirleen and Albert Askenazi. I marvelled at the world wide adoration of the Don! What fun! http://www.udallas.edu/library/news.cfm
Have you seen any other Man of La Mancha sightings throughout the Metroplex?
Whose dauntless courage soar'd so high,
That death, which can the boldest tame,
He scorned to flatter or to fly.
A constant bugbear to the bad,
His might the world in arms defied,
And in his life though counted mad,
He in his perfect senses died. II,iv.22 DQ II 74
October 19, 2005, 9:16 am
This year boasts commemorative tours to Spain, special edition books, musical, art and dramatic programs to celebrate the quixotic knight's birthday.
Several such exhibits and displays grabbed our attention here in the Metroplex.
For a wonderful glance into Cervantes' hero, visit the Meadows Museum located on the SMU campus to see 18th century Spanish royal tapestries. The exhibit extends to November 15 and is open Thursday evening (5-8 PM) admission free. Check their website for companion drama and art exhibit programs. http://www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org/exh_Quijote_programs.htm
The tapestries on loan from the King's palace in Spain are beautifully constructed and impeccably preserved. Get a kick out of the intricate design and detailing of the townspeople. Anyone find the young boy with the blackened eye?
The University of Dallas Blakley graduate library hosts a wonderful collection of Don Quixote memorabilia on loan. The exhibit includes more than 130 figurines, books, art works, sound recordings, videos, and other items featuring images of Cervantes' "Don Quixote" from the collection of Shirleen and Albert Askenazi. I marvelled at the world wide adoration of the Don! What fun! http://www.udallas.edu/library/news.cfm
Have you seen any other Man of La Mancha sightings throughout the Metroplex?
Let me know.
Don Quixote's Epitaph
Here lies a cavalier of fame,Whose dauntless courage soar'd so high,
That death, which can the boldest tame,
He scorned to flatter or to fly.
A constant bugbear to the bad,
His might the world in arms defied,
And in his life though counted mad,
He in his perfect senses died. II,iv.22 DQ II 74