
audiobook
by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
PUBLICANSE AHORA DE NUEVO
EN MADRID - POR DON ANTONIO DE SANCHA. AÑO DE M. DCC. LXXXIV.
INDEX
PROLOGO
D. AUGUSTINI DE CASANATE ROJAS
ADVERTENCIA DEL EDITOR.
CAPITULO I.
CAPITULO II.
CAPITULO III.
CAPITULO IV.
A lively, self‑reflective guide invites the curious reader to embark on a poet’s pilgrimage to the legendary heights of Parnassus. In a warm, conversational tone, the author frames the work as both a tribute to the Muses and a modest plea for patronage, urging poets to thank Apollo for their talent while reminding them of the humble origins of the verses they hold. The prologue sets a playful yet earnest mood, hinting at the blend of scholarly wit and heartfelt admiration that will follow.
Within this introductory journey lie two newly presented pieces—a tragic drama and a comic interlude—each offering a glimpse of the writer’s early theatrical experiments. The tragic portion sketches the hardships of captives in a distant land, while the comic segment light‑heartedly revisits historic events, both threaded with the author’s characteristic humor and moral observation. Readers gain a taste of the author’s vivid storytelling and his keen eye for the human condition, all presented through the lens of a literary voyage that promises both entertainment and thoughtful reflection.
Full title
Viage al Parnaso La Numancia (Tragedia) y El Trato de Argel (Comedia) La Numancia (Tragedia) y El Trato de Argel (Comedia)
Language
es
Duration
~5 hours (310K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Miranda van de Heijning and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
Release date
2005-06-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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