
audiobook
by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
DON QUIXOTE
by Miguel de Cervantes
DON QUIXOTE
Volume II.
CHAPTER XLIV.
CHAPTER XLV.
In this lively passage, the ever‑idealistic knight entrusts his faithful squire with a set of written directives, only for the papers to slip into the hands of a mischievous duke and duchess. Amused by the madman’s imagination, they devise an elaborate prank, sending Sancho off to govern a fictitious island under the watchful eye of a clever majordomo. The scene sets the stage for a series of humorous misunderstandings as Sancho tries to reconcile his simple sensibilities with lofty expectations.
Meanwhile, Don Quixote watches the growing farce with a blend of solemn devotion and bewildered curiosity, interpreting every odd turn as proof of his noble quest. The narrative also offers a playful glimpse behind the author’s craft, explaining why this second part avoids the tangled side‑stories of the first volume. Listeners are invited to share in the gentle satire and the timeless clash between lofty dreams and earthly realities.
Language
en
Duration
~37 minutes (35K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1547–1616
Best known for creating Don Quixote, he helped shape what many readers now think of as the modern novel. His life was marked by war, captivity, money troubles, and long years of writing across many forms.
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