Don Quixote (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

By Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Guillén de Castro, Fernanda de las Cuevas, et al.

Book Overview

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

Driven by wild fantasies of heroism, a delusional would-be knight sets out on a mad quest to restore the glory of chivalry. Armed with a rusty lance and astride a bony old horse, he charges at windmills, mistaking them for ferocious giants. Alongside him is Sancho Panza, his loyal but bewildered squire, who tries-and often fails-to bring a dose of reality to the knight's absurd adventures. Together, they stumble through a whirlwind of comic mishaps and bittersweet moments, as they chase after impossible dreams in a world that's long since moved on.

A groundbreaking blend of comedy, tragedy, and adventure, Don Quixote redefined storytelling when it was published in the early 17th century. Miguel de Cervantes masterfully satirized the chivalric romances of his time while crafting one of literature's most enduring characters. The novel's exploration of idealism versus reality paved the way for modern fiction, influencing countless writers and shaping the novel as an art form. Its timeless themes and vivid imagination have cemented Don Quixote as a cornerstone of Western literature, making it as relevant today as when it first captivated readers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1998621677
• ISBN13: 9781998621675
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Revive Classics
• Length: 944 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Meh

Ordered a "like new" version, but its certainly been read and annotated, at least through the first 60 pages. Readable, but not ideal.

Get this abridged version

A few years back, I read an unabridged version of part one. Keep in mind, this book was written between 400 and 500 years ago. This version is so much better. There are explainer notes at the bottom of some of the pages; to give better meaning to sayings, and to explain customs of the time. It brings more understanding to the story. I laughed out loud. This book is funny.

Top Notch Book Condition

Had to read some of the book for my English class and was one of the more entertaining ones. The font was super small and there were a ton of pages though!

The Great Cervantes And The Great Don Quijote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote De La Mancha =The Greatest Piece Of Literature Ever Written !!End Of Discussion!! Don Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra=The Greatest Writer Who Ever Lived !!End Of Discussion!! Professor Alphonse A. Dattolo

Smollett translation

I have looked at a number of translations of Don Quixote. I don't know why this tranlation is often passed over. It is my favorite by far and I think it stands on its own as a masterpiece. I can't imagine the original language surpassing it.