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Don Quixote

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ISBN-10: 0060188707

ISBN-13: 9780060188702

Edition: 2003

Authors: Miguel de Cervantes, Edith Grossman, Harold Bloom, Harold Bloom, Harold Bloom

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List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 10/21/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 976
Size: 6.12" wide x 9.25" long x 1.81" tall
Weight: 3.278
Language: English

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was born in Alcala de Henares, Spain, in 1547. In 1585, a few months after his marriage to Catalina de Salazar, he published his first major work as an author, the pastoral novel La Galatea which was poorly received. Cervantes became a tax collector in Granada in 1594, but was imprisoned in 1597 due to money problems with the government. Folklore maintains that while in prison, he wrote his most famous novel, Don Quixote, which was an immediate success upon publication in 1605. After several years of writing short novels and plays, Cervantes was spurred to write the sequel to Don Quixote in 1615 when an unauthorized sequel appeared to great acclaim. Though…    

Translator's Note to the Reader
Introduction: Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
First Part of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Prologue
To the Book of Don Quixote of La Mancha
Part One of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Which describes the condition and profession of the famous gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Which tells of the first sally that the ingenious Don Quixote made from his native land
Which recounts the amusing manner in which Don Quixote was dubbed a knight
Concerning what happened to our knight when he left the inn
In which the account of our knight's misfortune continues
Regarding the beguiling and careful examination carried out by the priest and the barber of the library of our ingenious gentleman
Regarding the second sally of our good knight Don Quixote of La Mancha
Regarding the good fortune of the valorous Don Quixote in the fearful and never imagined adventure of the windmills, along with other events worthy of joyful remembrance
Part Two of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
In which the stupendous battle between the gallant Basque and the valiant Manchegan is concluded and comes to an end
Concerning what further befell Don Quixote with the Basque and the danger in which he found himself with a band of Galicians from Yanguas
Regarding what befell Don Quixote with some goatherds
Regarding what a goatherd recounted to those who were with Don Quixote
In which the tale of the shepherdess Marcela is concluded, and other events are related
In which are found the desperate verses of the deceased shepherd, along with other unexpected occurrences
Part Three of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
In which is recounted the unfortunate adventure that Don Quixote happened upon when he happened upon some heartless Yanguesans
Regarding what befell the ingenious gentleman in the inn that he imagined to be a castle
Which continues the account of the innumerable difficulties that the brave Don Quixote and his good squire, Sancho Panza, experienced in the inn that, to his misfortune, he thought was a castle
Which relates the words that passed between Sancho Panza and his master, Don Quixote, and other adventures that deserve to be recounted
Regarding the discerning words that Sancho exchanged with his master, and the adventure he had with a dead body, as well as other famous events
Regarding the most incomparable and singular adventure ever concluded with less danger by a famous knight, and which was concluded by the valiant Don Quixote of La Mancha
Which relates the high adventure and rich prize of the helmet of Mambrino, as well as other things that befell our invincible knight
Regarding the liberty that Don Quixote gave to many unfortunate men who, against their wills, were being taken where they did not wish to go
Regarding what befell the famous Don Quixote in the Sierra Morena, which was one of the strangest adventures recounted in this true history
In which the adventure of the Sierra Morena continues
Which tells of the strange events that befell the valiant knight of La Mancha in the Sierra Morena, and of his imitation of the penance of Beltenebros
In which the elegant deeds performed by an enamored Don Quixote in the Sierra Morena continue
Concerning how the priest and the barber carried out their plan, along with other matters worthy of being recounted in this great history
Part Four of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Which recounts the novel and agreeable adventure that befell the priest and the barber in the Sierra Morena
Which recounts the amusing artifice and arrangement that was devised for freeing our enamored knight from the harsh penance he had imposed on himself
Which recounts the good judgment of the beautiful Dorotea, along with other highly diverting and amusing matters
Regarding the delectable words that passed between Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, his squire, as well as other events
Which recounts what occurred in the inn to the companions of Don Quixote
Which recounts the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly Curious
In which the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly Curious continues
In which the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly Curious is concluded
Which recounts the fierce and uncommon battle that Don Quixote had with some skins of red wine, along with other unusual events that occurred in the inn
In which the history of the famous Princess Micomicona continues, along with other diverting adventures
Which tells of the curious discourse on arms and letters given by Don Quixote
In which the captive recounts his life and adventures
In which the history of the captive continues
In which the captive continues his tale
Which recounts further events at the inn as well as many other things worth knowing
Which recounts the pleasing tale of the muledriver's boy, along with other strange events that occurred at the inn
In which the remarkable events at the inn continue
In which questions regarding the helmet of Mambrino and the packsaddle are finally resolved, as well as other entirely true adventures
Regarding the notable adventure of the officers of the Holy Brotherhood, and the great ferocity of our good knight Don Quixote
Regarding the strange manner in which Don Quixote of La Mancha was enchanted, and other notable events
In which the canon continues to discuss books of chivalry, as well as other matters worthy of his ingenuity
Which recounts the clever conversation that Sancho Panza had with his master, Don Quixote
Regarding the astute arguments that Don Quixote had with the canon, as well as other matters
Which recounts what the goatherd told to all those who were taking Don Quixote home
Regarding the quarrel that Don Quixote had with the goatherd, as well as the strange adventure of the penitents, which he brought to a successful conclusion by the sweat of his brow
Second Part of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Dedication
Prologue to the Reader
Regarding what transpired when the priest and the barber discussed his illness with Don Quixote
Which deals with the notable dispute that Sancho Panza had with Don Quixote's niece and housekeeper, as well as other amusing topics
Regarding the comical discussion held by Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Bachelor Sanson Carrasco
In which Sancho Panza satisfies Bachelor Sanson Carrasco with regard to his doubts and questions, with other events worthy of being known and recounted
Concerning the clever and amusing talk that passed between Sancho Panza and his wife, Teresa Panza, and other events worthy of happy memory
Regarding what transpired between Don Quixote and his niece and housekeeper, which is one of the most important chapters in the entire history
Regarding the conversation that Don Quixote had with his squire, as well as other exceptionally famous events
Which recounts what befell Don Quixote as he was going to see his lady Dulcinea of Toboso
Which recounts what will soon be seen
Which recounts Sancho's ingenuity in enchanting the lady Dulcinea, and other events as ridiculous as they are true
Regarding the strange adventure that befell the valiant Don Quixote with the cart or wagon of The Assembly of Death
Regarding the strange adventure that befell the valiant Don Quixote and the courageous Knight of the Mirrors
In which the adventure of the Knight of the Wood continues, along with the perceptive, unprecedented, and amiable conversation between the two squires
In which the adventure of the Knight of the Wood continues
Which recounts and relates the identity of the Knight of the Mirrors and his squire
Regarding what befell Don Quixote with a prudent knight of La Mancha
In which the heights and extremes to which the remarkable courage of Don Quixote could and did go is revealed, along with the happily concluded adventure of the lions
Regarding what befell Don Quixote in the castle or house of the Knight of the Green Coat, along with other bizarre matters
Which recounts the adventure of the enamored shepherd, and other truly pleasing matters
Which recounts the wedding of rich Camacho, as well as what befell poor Basilio
Which continues the account of the wedding of Camacho, along with other agreeable events
Which recounts the great adventure of the Cave of Montesinos that lies in the heart of La Mancha, which was successfully concluded by the valiant Don Quixote of La Mancha
Regarding the remarkable things that the great Don Quixote said he saw in the depths of the Cave of Montesinos, so impossible and extraordinary that this adventure has been considered apocryphal
In which a thousand trifles are recounted, as irrelevant as they are necessary to a true understanding of this great history
In which note is made of the braying adventure and the diverting adventure of the puppet master, along with the memorable divinations of the soothsaying monkey
In which the diverting adventure of the puppet master continues, along with other things that are really very worthwhile
In which the identities of Master Pedro and his monkey are revealed, as well as the unhappy outcome of the braying adventure, which Don Quixote did not conclude as he had wished and intended
Regarding matters that Benengeli says will be known to the reader if he reads with attention
Regarding the famous adventure of the enchanted boat
Regarding what befell Don Quixote with a beautiful huntress
Which deals with many great things
Regarding the response that Don Quixote gave to his rebuker, along with other events both grave and comical
Regarding the delightful conversation that the duchess and her ladies had with Sancho Panza, one that is worthy of being read and remembered
Which recounts the information that was received regarding how the peerless Dulcinea of Toboso was to be disenchanted, which is one of the most famous adventures in this book
In which the information that Don Quixote received regarding the disenchantment of Dulcinea continues, along with other remarkable events
Which recounts the strange and unimaginable adventure of the Dolorous Duenna, also known as the Countess Trifaldi, as well as a letter that Sancho Panza wrote to his wife, Teresa Panza
In which the famous adventure of the Dolorous Duenna continues
Which recounts the tale of misfortune told by the Dolorous Duenna
In which the Countess Trifaldi continues her stupendous and memorable history
Regarding matters that concern and pertain to this adventure and this memorable history
Regarding the arrival of Clavileno, and the conclusion of this lengthy adventure
Regarding the advice Don Quixote gave to Sancho Panza before he went to govern the insula, along with other matters of consequence
Regarding the second set of precepts that Don Quixote gave to Sancho Panza
How Sancho Panza was taken to his governorship, and the strange adventure that befell Don Quixote in the castle
Regarding how the great Sancho Panza took possession of his insula, and the manner in which he began to govern
Regarding the dreadful belline and feline fright received by Don Quixote in the course of his wooing by the enamored Altisidora
In which the account of how Sancho Panza behaved in his governorship continues
Regarding what transpired between Don Quixote and Dona Rodriguez, duenna to the duchess, as well as other events worthy of being recorded and remembered forever
Regarding what befell Sancho Panza as he patrolled his insula
Which declares the identities of the enchanters and tormentors who beat the duenna and pinched and scratched Don Quixote, and recounts what befell the page who carried the letter to Teresa Sancha, the wife of Sancho Panza
Regarding the progress of Sancho Panza's governorship, and other matters of comparable interest
Which recounts the adventure of the second Dolorous, or Anguished, Duenna, also called Dona Rodriguez
Regarding the troubled end and conclusion of the governorship of Sancho Panza
Which deals with matters related to this history and to no other
Regarding certain things that befell Sancho on the road, and others that are really quite remarkable
Regarding the extraordinary and unprecedented battle that Don Quixote of La Mancha had with the footman Tosilos in defense of the daughter of the duenna Dona Rodriguez
Which recounts how Don Quixote took his leave of the duke, and what befell him with the clever and bold Altisidora, the duchess's maiden
Which recounts how so many adventures rained down on Don Quixote that there was hardly room for all of them
Which recounts an extraordinary incident that befell Don Quixote and can be considered an adventure
Concerning what befell Don Quixote on his way to Barcelona
Regarding what befell Don Quixote when he entered Barcelona, along with other matters that have more truth in them than wit
Which relates the adventure of the enchanted head, as well as other foolishness that must be recounted
Regarding the evil that befell Sancho Panza on his visit to the galleys, and the remarkable adventure of the beautiful Morisca
Which deals with the adventure that caused Don Quixote more sorrow than any others that had befallen him so far
Which reveals the identity of the Knight of the White Moon, and recounts the release of Don Gregorio, as well as other matters
Which recounts what will be seen by whoever reads it, or heard by whoever listens to it being read
Regarding the decision Don Quixote made to become a shepherd and lead a pastoral life until the year of his promise had passed, along with other incidents that are truly pleasurable and entertaining
Regarding the porcine adventure that befell Don Quixote
Concerning the strangest and most remarkable event to befall Don Quixote in the entire course of this great history
Which follows chapter LXIX, and deals with matters necessary to the clarity of this history
What befell Don Quixote and his squire, Sancho, as they were traveling to their village
Concerning how Don Quixote and Sancho arrived in their village
Regarding the omens Don Quixote encountered as he entered his village, along with other events that adorn and lend credit to this great history
Which deals with how Don Quixote fell ill, and the will he made, and his death