
Ebook Editor’s Note
INTRODUCTION - PREFARATORY
CERVANTES
‘DON QUIXOTE’
THE AUTHOR’S PREFACE
SOME COMMENDATORY VERSES - URGANDA THE UNKNOWN
AMADIS OF GAUL
DON BELIANIS OF GREECE
THE LADY OF ORIANA
GANDALIN, SQUIRE OF AMADIS OF GAUL,
A retired gentleman from La Mancha, driven by countless nights spent reading tales of chivalry, decides to revive the age of knights. He fashions a battered suit of armor, adopts the name Don Quixote, and sets out to defend the helpless and right wrongs. His imagination turns ordinary countryside into a stage for heroic deeds.
Joining him is Sancho Panza, a simple farmer who accepts the promise of an island of riches in exchange for his loyal service. Together they embark on a series of misadventures—mistaking an inn for a castle, battling windmills they believe to be giants, and confronting bewildered villagers. Their contrasting outlooks create a comic yet tender exploration of idealism versus reality.
Through witty dialogue and vivid episodes, the story invites listeners to reflect on the fine line between noble aspirations and foolish folly. The vivid descriptions, enriched by classic illustrations, bring the Spanish plains and bustling taverns to life. As the pair wander, each encounter gently questions what true bravery means.
Language
en
Duration
~39 hours (2283K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
David Widger
Release date
2004-07-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1547–1616
Best known for creating Don Quixote, he helped shape what many readers call the first modern novel. His life was full of hardship, travel, war, and captivity, and that hard-earned experience gives his writing its sharp humor and deep humanity.
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