Don Quixote
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, published by Random House Digital Inc. on October 31, 2000, is a significant literary work that is widely regarded as the world’s first modern novel. This edition features the acclaimed Samuel Putnam translation and spans 1280 pages, offering readers a detailed account of the adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de la Mancha and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, as they journey through sixteenth-century Spain.
Readers will find a rich narrative that chronicles the picaresque escapades of its characters, exploring themes of chivalry and reality. This edition includes notes and variant readings, enhancing the understanding of Cervantes’ work. The book encompasses a variety of subjects, including literary criticism and juvenile fiction, making it a multifaceted addition to any library.
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Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Widely regarded as the world’s first modern novel, Don Quixote chronicles the famous picaresque adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de la Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as they wend their way across sixteenth-century Spain. Milan Kundera calls Cervantes “the founder of the Modern Era and Lionel Trilling “observes that it can be said that all prose fiction is a variation on the theme of Don Quixote.” This Modern Library edition presents the acclaimed Samuel Putnam translation of the epic tale, complete with notes, variant readings, and an Introduction by the translator.
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