Don Quixote In England: A Comedy (1734)

Don Quixote In England: A Comedy is a satirical play written by the English author Henry Fielding in 1734. The play is a comedic adaptation of the classic Spanish novel, Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes. The story follows the adventures of the delusional and chivalrous Don Quixote as he travels to England, accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. In England, Don Quixote encounters a variety of characters, including a group of robbers, a wealthy gentleman, and a group of actors. Throughout the play, Fielding uses Don Quixote's absurd behavior and delusions to satirize contemporary English society and culture. The play also explores themes of love, honor, and class, and features a cast of colorful and entertaining characters. Overall, Don Quixote In England: A Comedy is a humorous and witty adaptation of a classic tale, and a testament to Fielding's skill as a playwright and satirist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.