Abstract
The publication of Don Quixote (1605, 1615) impacted significantly the dynamics of Western literature. The renowned novel, which builds upon a considerable number of characters and episodes, is considered one of the most read and most analyzed pieces of literature in the world. This novel opens a wide platform for socio-political criticism, religious and cultural discussions, and literary analyses. For these reasons, critics read and study, and writers mention and imitate Cervantes’ novel up until today. A multitude of significant novels written by a variety of eminent authors share characteristics with Don Quixote, and thus become “quixotic.”
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Languages and Cultures
Date of Award
January 2015
Recommended Citation
Gyulamiryan, Tatevik, "Homecoming Festivals: The Re-accentuated Image of Don Quixote in Western Novel" (2015). Open Access Dissertations. 1354.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1354
First Advisor
Howard Mancing
Committee Member 1
Íñigo Sánchez-Llama
Committee Member 2
Yonsoo Kim
Committee Member 3
Charles Ross