
Don Quixote (illustrated & annotated)
The Unabridged Classic Ormsby Translation fully illustrated by Gustave DoréBy Miguel de CervantesLength44h 11m
About this audiobook
Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote (illustrated & annotated)" stands as a monumental work in Western literature, blending adventure, satire, and psychological depth through the tale of an aging nobleman who, driven mad by chivalric romances, embarks on a quest to revive knighthood. The novel is renowned for its rich narrative style and innovative structure, utilizing metafictional elements that blur the boundaries between reality and illusion. Cervantes masterfully interweaves humor and poignant social commentary, exploring themes of ambition, identity, and the nature of reality against the backdrop of early 17th-century Spain, thereby laying the groundwork for the modern novel. Cervantes, often hailed as the father of the novel, was profoundly influenced by his personal experiences, including his time as a soldier, captivity, and financial struggles. These experiences shaped his views on human nature, leading to the creation of multifaceted characters and complex moral dilemmas. His deep understanding of society and its follies is reflected in the absurdity and tragedy of Don Quixote's quest, rendering it a timeless exploration of the human spirit. This illustrated and annotated edition invites both new and seasoned readers to delve deeper into Cervantes'Äô masterpiece, providing insights and visual contexts that enrich the reading experience. "Don Quixote" is not just a story of folly; it is an invitation to reflect upon our aspirations and the inherent absurdities of life. This classic deserves a place on every reader's shelf.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length44 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1About this Translation
68Chapter IX.
2About Cervantes and Don Quixote
69Chapter X.
3Some Commendatory Verses
70Chapter XI.
4The Author’s Preface
71Chapter XII.
5Dedication of Part I
72Chapter XIII.
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6Chapter I.
73Chapter XIV.
7Chapter II.
74Chapter XV.
8Chapter III.
75Chapter XVI.
9Chapter IV.
76Chapter XVII.
10Chapter V.
77Chapter XVIII.
11Chapter VI.
78Chapter XIX.
12Chapter VII.
79Chapter XX.
13Chapter VIII.
80Chapter XXI.
14Chapter IX.
81Chapter XXII.
15Chapter X.
82Chapter XXIII.
16Chapter XI.
83Chapter XXIV.
17Chapter XII.
84Chapter XXV.
18Chapter XIII.
85Chapter XXVI.
19Chapter XIV.
86Chapter XXVII.
20Chapter XV.
87Chapter XXVIII.
21Chapter XVI.
88Chapter XXIX.
22Chapter XVII.
89Chapter XXX.
23Chapter XVIII.
90Chapter XXXI.
24Chapter XIX.
91Chapter XXXII.
25Chapter XX.
92Chapter XXXIII.
26Chapter XXI.
93Chapter XXXIV.
27Chapter XXII.
94Chapter XXXV.
28Chapter XXIII.
95Chapter XXXVI.
29Chapter XXIV.
96Chapter XXXVII.
30Chapter XXV.
97Chapter XXXVIII.
31Chapter XXVI.
98Chapter XXXIX.
32Chapter XXVII.
99Chapter XL.
33Chapter XXVIII.
100Chapter XLI.
34Chapter XXIX.
101Chapter XLII.
35Chapter XXX.
102Chapter XLIII.
36Chapter XXXI.
103Chapter XLIV.
37Chapter XXXII.
104Chapter XLV.
38Chapter XXXIII.
105Chapter XLVI.
39Chapter XXXIV.
106Chapter XLVII.
40Chapter XXXV.
107Chapter XLVIII.
41Chapter XXXVI.
108Chapter XLIX.
42Chapter XXXVII.
109Chapter L.
43Chapter XXXVIII.
110Chapter LI.
44Chapter XXXIX.
111Chapter LII.
45Chapter XL.
112Chapter LIII.
46Chapter XLI.
113Chapter LIV.
47Chapter XLII.
114Chapter LV.
48Chapter XLIII.
115Chapter LVI.
49Chapter XLIV.
116Chapter LVII.
50Chapter XLV.
117Chapter LVIII.
51Chapter XLVI.
118Chapter LIX.
52Chapter XLVII.
119Chapter LX.
53Chapter XLVIII.
120Chapter LXI.
54Chapter XLIX.
121Chapter LXII.
55Chapter L.
122Chapter LXIII.
56Chapter LI.
123Chapter LXIV.
57Chapter LII.
124Chapter LXV.
58Dedication of Part II.
125Chapter LXVI.
59The Author’s Preface
126Chapter LXVII.
60Chapter I.
127Chapter LXVIII.
61Chapter II.
128Chapter LXIX.
62Chapter III.
129Chapter LXX.
63Chapter IV.
130Chapter LXXI.
64Chapter V.
131Chapter LXXII.
65Chapter VI.
132Chapter LXXIII.
66Chapter VII.
133Chapter LXXIV.
67Chapter VIII.