TV series · 1979 · La 1
Is Don Quijote de la Mancha based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Don Quijote de la Mancha is based on the book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (1605).
The TV series premiered in 1979 on La 1.
The book behind Don Quijote de la Mancha
Don Quixote
by Miguel de Cervantes · first published 1605 · chivalric romance, adventure fiction, parody
1605 and 1615 novel by Miguel de Cervantes.
Other adaptations of Don Quixote
- The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (film, 2018)
- Don Quixote (film, 1957)
- Man of La Mancha (film, 1972)
- Donkey Xote (film, 2007)
- Don Quixote (film, 1933)
Common questions
Is Don Quijote de la Mancha based on a book?
Yes. Don Quijote de la Mancha is based on the book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes (1605).
Who wrote the book Don Quijote de la Mancha is based on?
Don Quixote was written by Miguel de Cervantes and first published in 1605.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Don Quixote before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
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