
audiobook
by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
THE HISTORY OF DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA.
The history of Don Quixote de la Mancha.
Preface.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
The tale follows an aging hidalgo who, after devouring countless chivalric romances, convinces himself that he is a knight destined for glorious deeds. He rechristens himself Don Quixote de la Mancha and sets out from his village in cracked armor, determined to revive the ideals of a forgotten age. Accompanying him is his practical, earth‑bound neighbor Sancho Panza, who agrees to serve as squire in exchange for promises of future riches.
The opening journey quickly turns comic as the pair confronts ordinary countryside features that the deluded knight interprets as epic challenges. A famous windmill field becomes a battlefield of giants, and a humble inn is mistaken for a grand castle. Through these misadventures the story gently probes the clash between lofty imagination and everyday reality, inviting listeners to laugh while reflecting on the power of dreams.
Language
en
Duration
~21 hours (1262K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-04-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1547–1616
Best known for creating Don Quixote, he helped shape the modern novel through a life marked by war, captivity, hard work, and extraordinary imagination. His writing mixes humor, sorrow, and sharp insight into human nature, which is why it still feels alive centuries later.
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