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Don Quixote

By: Tobias Smollett - translator, Miguel de Cervantes
Narrated by: Robert Whitfield
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 Don Quixote, the world's first novel and by far the best-known book in Spanish literature, was originally intended by Cervantes as a satire on traditional popular ballads, yet he also parodied the romances of chivalry. By happy coincidence he produced one of the most entertaining adventure stories of all time and, in Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, two of the greatest characters in fiction.(P)1998 Blackstone Audiobooks Classics Witty Funny
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Decent narration but found the story too meandering. entertaining in parts however. the world's first novel

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everyone should read this at least once in their lives young or old enjoy

classic entertainment

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This is a good rather than great reading of a fascinating text. We all think we know Don Quixote, but the novel is much stranger than I expected, full of meandering digressions and stories within the story. I usually like digressive fiction (hell, I write it!), but here I was desperate to get back to the main narrative of Don Quixote and Sancho. I haven't the space or the time to give a detailed critique of the novel, but I can say that it's one of those that I'm very glad to have read, rather than one I've loved reading. The translation here is the one by Smollett. It's (of course) very old fashioned, but at least you are getting two great writers for the price of one.

Much stranger than I thought

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“This is an excellent reading and translation. Wonderful. I laughed outloud many times.”

The Knight of the Rueful Countenance.

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For a 16th Century novel this feels very fresh, showing that humour and pathos are timeless. This is a very long novel, that I really enjoyed, however it does meander so for some that might be off putting. If you want to understand what quixotic means this is for you; is it foolish to pursue unrealistic dreams.? Or is there something heroic about it? Do we need this fantasy to keep us motivated?

Tilting at Windmills

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