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Don Quixote

By: John Ormsby - translator, Miguel de Cervantes
Narrated by: Roy McMillan
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The most influential work of the entire Spanish literary canon and a founding work of modern Western literature, Don Quixote is also one of the greatest works ever written. Hugely entertaining but also moving at times, this episodic novel is built on the fantasy life of one Alonso Quixano, who lives with his niece and housekeeper in La Mancha. Quixano, obsessed by tales of knight errantry, renames himself "Don Quixote" and, with his faithful servant Sancho Panza, goes on a series of quests. Many of these adventures, including tilting at windmills, are established in European literary consciousness.

Originally published in two volumes a decade apart (in 1605 and 1615), Don Quixote has been brought to life in its entirety in this audiobook.

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Public Domain (P)2011 Naxos AudioBooks Classics Funny Witty

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Although I have a dread of dusty old fiction, curiousness overcame caution and I downloaded this book. I am very glad that I did. Not only is the story itself bewitching, the narration is outstanding. This is the only audio book which I have listened to a second time for the pure pleasure of it. A true comic masterpiece, peppered with wit, wisdom, foolishness and absurdity in perfect balance. Roy McMillan's pace and intonation are perfect for the tale too.

The Mother and Father of all novels

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Would you listen to Don Quixote again? Why?

Maybe not, because it's very long, but I'm glad I listened to it this time. It's a lot funnier than I expected. I had always assumed it was about this very courageous, serious character but Don Quixote turns out to be a loveable but deluded figure of comedy and the author spends the entire book taking the p out of him in the nicest of ways.

What about Roy McMillan’s performance did you like?

Roy McMillan really brought the story and characters to life with different voices and accents; I can guarantee I would not have found it anywhere near as funny had I been reading the dialogue on the page.

A lot more entertaining than I expected

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My lasting impression of this book will be that it was seemingly unending. I enjoyed each section I listened to, but just when you thought you'd heard every jovial tale and smiled at Panza's cheerfully endured misfortunes, a quick look would reveal 30 more hours to go.

As with any enjoyable read, there are many memorable set pieces, of which the attacking windmills is far from foremost. I am really glad to have read and enjoyed the book, it is surprisingly well paced and very well written. Other novels of a similar length have seemed infinitely shorter because they involve the reader deeply in the story. I think because Don Quixote is such a gentle amble of a book, it lacks that quality which makes one devour some novels in a single sitting.

The narrator performance a vast cast of characters very well and creates a comfortable feel to this easy going story.

It's interesting and well written but long

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funny clever story. loved it. And gentleman who reads it is unbelievable! many times had a feeling that I'm there

brilliant

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wonderfully narrated! and such a fabulous tale!
loved it, totally addictive listening.

highly recommended, especially if you like a longer tale (40 hours?).

characters develop and the narration is perfectly done.

wonderfully narrated! and such a fabulous tale!

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