Don Quixote
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, published by Penguin Random House on April 4, 2024, is a significant work in the realm of world literature, presented in a 992-page edition. This novel is widely recognized as the first modern novel, blending elements of comedy and tragedy as it follows the adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de La Mancha and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, against the backdrop of sixteenth-century Spain.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of picaresque adventures that highlight the interplay between comic realism and chivalric ideals. The narrative explores themes of action and adventure, while also serving as a satire of societal norms. This edition, translated by Edith Grossman, offers a fresh perspective on Cervantes’ classic, inviting readers to delve into the experiences of its unforgettable characters.
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‘Indisputably the definitive translation’ Observer
‘If there is one novel you should read before you die, it is Don Quixote‘ Ben Okri
Widely regarded as the world’s first modern novel, and one of the funniest and most tragic books ever written, 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 travel through sixteenth-century Spain. Comic realism meets chivalric adventure in the story of two of literature’s most unforgettable characters.
TRANSLATED BY EDITH GROSSMAN
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