Don Quixote (Vintage Classic Europeans Series)
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes is a significant work published by Penguin Random House in 2018. This edition, part of the Vintage Classic Europeans series, spans 992 pages and is presented in English. The novel is widely regarded as the world’s first modern novel, chronicling the adventures of a noble knight and his faithful squire as they journey through sixteenth-century Spain, blending humor and tragedy in their encounters.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores the themes of idealism and reality, as the protagonist’s noble aspirations clash with the mundane world around him. The story features a unique perspective on chivalry, where the knight’s quests lead him to confront windmills instead of giants and servant girls instead of princesses. This edition, enhanced by the textile design firm Wallace Sewell, celebrates the literary heritage of Europe, making it a noteworthy addition for those interested in classic fiction.
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Following the success of the Vintage Classics Russians series, these are equally gorgeous editions of must-have European classics
The Vintage Classics Europeans series – with covers provided by textile design firm Wallace Sewell, these are must-have editions of European masterpieces, celebrating the warp and weft of a shared literary treasury.
TRANSLATED FROM THE SPANISH BY EDITH GROSSMAN
Widely regarded as the world’s first modern novel, and one of the funniest and most tragic books ever written, Don Quixote chronicles the adventures of a noble knight and his faithful squire as they travel through sixteenth-century Spain. Except the knight is not really a knight, his princesses are servant girls, his enchanted castles are inns and his giants are windmills. Don Quixote’s goodness is real however, and his wish for the world to be full of adventures and passion is so profoundly human that, four hundred years after its first appearance, his story still crackles, beguiles and inspires.
‘If there is one novel you should read before you die, it is Don Quixote‘ Ben Okri
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