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Dale Wasserman

Man of La Mancha

Dale WassermanFiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1965

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Dale Wasserman

Man of La Mancha

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1965
Book Details
Pages

82

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Spain • 16th century

Publication Year

1965

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

Man of La Mancha follows Cervantes in a 16th-century Spanish prison, where he defends his manuscript by enacting the story of Don Quixote. Don Quixote, imagining himself a knight, seeks chivalrous adventures with his companion Sancho. He mistakes an inn for a castle and a barmaid, Aldonza, for a noblewoman named Dulcinea. Despite his delusions, Don Quixote's ideals inspire others even as he faces harsh realities.

Inspirational

Fantastical

Adventurous

Bittersweet

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.5

3,217 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Man of La Mancha by Dale Wasserman receives applause for its compelling adaptation of Cervantes' classic, replete with memorable music and poignant themes. Critics commend its passionate performances and imaginative staging. Some find the narrative pacing uneven, but most agree it captures the spirit of quixotic pursuit. Overall, it’s a celebrated theatrical gem.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Man of La Mancha?

Readers who relish inspirational tales of idealism and chivalry, akin to Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, will enjoy Dale Wasserman's Man of La Mancha. This audience appreciates profound themes layered with whimsical adventure, much like those found in Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist.

4.5

3,217 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

82

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Spain • 16th century

Publication Year

1965

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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