so it begins The Ingenious Don Quixote de la Mancha, surely the most famous Spanish novel written by Miguel de Cervantes, which was “published” in 1605 and had a sequel in 1615 under the name of “The Ingenious Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha”. Today this authentic bet seller because according to Mario Muchnik; "Nobody reads Don Quixote in electronic format."
The words of this prestigious physicist and photojournalist are going around the world and causing a stir in the network of networks but if we stop to think we will surely end up agreeing with him.
And it is that; How many of you have read the ingenious Don Quixote de la Mancha in his adventures and misadventures together with Sancho Panza?. I can confidently confess that I read it a long time ago and out of obligation and I have never considered reading it again, much less in electronic format. Therefore I very much agree with Muchnick's words.
Almost everyone knows how Don Quixote begins and that one day this Spanish gentleman in his madness thought he saw giants and fought against them, but few people know how to summarize the story, for example. To say that I have read the most famous book in Spanish literature gives culture, it looks good as it is said today and does not seem uneducated.
I am going to ask a question to which I hope that all of you who read this article will answer in the comments of this post, in the forum or through our social networks, yes, with the greatest possible sincerity; Have you ever read Don Quixote in its entirety?, if so; Would you consider rereading it in digital format?.
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Hello,
I was lucky that no one forced me to read Don Quixote at school or high school. Luckily because I read it on my own initiative, which makes the reading of the book approach in a much more positive way as it is not something imposed. I read it in full and enjoyed it like never before. I found it hilarious back in the day, and often revealing.
On the other hand, at this point in the movie you realize that you need several lifetimes to read the books that you consider essential for you. This helps to better choose the readings, focusing on what really gives me something or interests me very much. So rereading a book is not something I consider lightly. From the outset my answer will always be no.
That said, there are only two books for now that I want (and need) to reread: Hopscotch and Don Quixote. But neither in digital format, but on paper, and in specific editions. These two books deserve a different treatment than a regular novel that you can read in pieces on various bus or train journeys. They require time, calm ... Anyway, for these two books I get quite a sybarite.
regards
Good, just like Alikindoy they didn't force me to read Don Quixote in high school but I did it voluntarily a few years later.
Actually, I think it is a mistake that you are forced to read it, especially at such a young age because it is neither understood nor valued enough.
I have read hundreds of books and Don Quixote is my favorite without a doubt.
I started reading it thinking that it was overrated and that it was exaggerated when it was talked about but nothing could be further from the truth. I was impressed that a book from more than 400 years ago can be so topical and still so much fun even today. There are no qualifiers to describe the genius of Cervantes when it comes to parodying, satirizing and even making the characters in the book mock in the second part of the apocryphal Quixote.
For me, this is precisely one of the perfect books to read in digital format, both for its length and for the ability to underline and take easy notes.
I read on the subway, on my way to and from work, and I took advantage of an edition my brother had that was in very small print and with hardly any margins but that weighed much less.
I do not like to write in books and in this case, since it was not mine, obviously I was not going to do it, but it is that Don Quixote every few pages has some phrase, paragraph or situation that makes you want to highlight for posterity but as I say , at the time you can not do it. So now I have it on my Kindle ready to be read and enjoyed again and this time underlining everything I want.
As I said, precisely for me the e-book is perfect for reading very long books (I had to carry a backpack for a while to be able to transport «An endless world» without breaking my back) and for books that by their nature give rise to taking notes and / or underlining.
And Don Quixote meets both requirements.
A greeting!
No, I have not read Don Quixote, neither in digital format nor in any format, except for some passages.
Something that I have to admit that fills me with shame. I hope to remedy it shortly, I have it on my Kindle for two weeks in the queue.
Honestly, I would not mind reading it again, since I am one of those who was forced to read it in high school and I have considered it, along with other classics of Spanish literature.
It is curious that we learn to value these things when we have a certain "experience" (not to mention age).
Good.
Like Alikindoy, they didn't force me to read Don Quixote in high school, but I did it voluntarily a few years later.
Actually, I think it is a mistake that you are forced to read it, especially at such a young age because it is neither understood nor valued enough.
I have read hundreds of books and Don Quixote is my favorite without a doubt.
I started reading it thinking that it was overrated and that it was exaggerated when it was talked about but nothing could be further from the truth. I was impressed that a book from more than 400 years ago can be so topical and still so much fun even today. There are no qualifiers to describe the genius of Cervantes when it comes to parodying, satirizing and even making the characters in the book mock in the second part of the apocryphal Quixote.
For me, this is precisely one of the perfect books to read in digital format, both for its length and for the ability to underline and take easy notes.
I read on the subway, on my way to and from work, and I took advantage of an edition my brother had that was in very small print and with hardly any margins but that weighed much less.
I do not like to write in books and in this case, since it was not mine, obviously I was not going to do it, but it is that Don Quixote every few pages has some phrase, paragraph or situation that makes you want to highlight for posterity but as I say , at the time you can not do it. So now I have it on my Kindle ready to be read and enjoyed again and this time underlining everything I want.
As I said, precisely for me the e-book is perfect for reading very long books (I had to carry a backpack for a while to be able to transport «An endless world» without breaking my back) and for books that by their nature give rise to taking notes and / or underlining.
And Don Quixote meets both requirements.
A greeting!
You have encouraged me to read it again, since I have not read it since school (also only the first part).
For a long time I have been rereading all those books that since I was little I read or could not read for different reasons.
Hi how are things?
Although it has been around for a while, I just read the article and would like to raise a question with the author of it. As I understand it, you indicate that you agree with Muchnick's opinion when he says: "Nobody reads Don Quixote electronically."
You yourself say that "I have never considered reading it again, much less in electronic format."
I am somewhat curious to know what are the reasons why Don Quixote cannot be read in electronic format, and the truth is that I do not understand what difference there may be between Don Quixote and other books that, according to this argument, would be more appropriate to be read on an electronic device.
I am not talking about the difficulty that a reader may have to undertake a complex or heavy reading, such as Don Quixote. What I wonder is that, once it has been decided to start it, why is the electronic format inadvisable?
After reading your interview, I understand that Muchnik is a staunch supporter of the paper book and has a certainly negative opinion on e-books. I suppose that his status as editor will have something to do with it. What is strange to me is that on a site like this, dedicated to the digital world, you can agree with that position. It is possible, perhaps, that I have not understood correctly either of the two articles. If so, I apologize.
Well nothing, I hope I have not bothered too much by reopening the topic and greetings to all
Hello,
I have read and reread it in parts.
I would not read it again in electronic format, even though I have it on my kindle, because I find it uncomfortable to go back if I want to review something I have already read, look for some information or simply go somewhere in particular.
Regards,
Agnes