La Mancha
Definition
La Mancha is a region in central Spain known for its vast plains and windmills. It serves as the setting for Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote.
Related terms
Setting: The time and place in which a story takes place.
Symbolism: The use of objects, characters, or settings to represent abstract ideas or qualities.
Realism: A literary movement that seeks to depict life accurately without idealization or exaggeration.
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AP Spanish Literature - 3.4 Don Quixote – Miguel de Cervantes
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