Alcalá de Henares - Cervantes & D. Quijote Coffee Mug

"With ease may the enchanters deprive me of good fortune; but of courage and resolution they never can." This is the leitmotif which guided not only D. Quixote's steps, but also Cervantes' life. The background of Alcalá de Henares (Cervantes' birth place) as seen in the cartoon animation TV series DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA, its main characters, and Cervantes' figure and signature are included in the design. This designs supports the project "Cervantes Infinito" / "Endless Cervantes" with which Alcalá de Henares intends to commemorate Cervantes in the IVth Centenary of its death (1547-1616), in 2016. You will find this same design with the phrase in English, in our store. The Cartoon animation series "DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA" was first seen on TV back in 1979, since then, it has been aired by TV stations around the globe. Don Quixote was first published in 1605 and it's continuation in a second part was published in 1615. Our merchandising also commemorates both the IVth Centenary, which started in year 2005 and will end in 2015, and the 30th. Anniversary of the TV series.