Don Quixote Deluxe Edition
by Miguel De Cervantes & Edith Grossman
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1 Aug 2015
Paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Ecco
9780062391667
Edith Grossman's definitive English translation of the Spanish masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes, now available in a deluxe paperback edition.
Widely regarded as the world's first modern novel, and one of the funniest and most tragic books ever written, this celebrated literary classic Don Quixote chronicles the famous picaresque adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote of La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as they travel through sixteenth-century Spain. Unless you read Spanish, you've never read Don Quixote as presented by the formidable translator Edith Grossman.
This deluxe edition features heavier stock, French flaps, and a dazzling cover that updates Cervantes' classic for 21st-century readers.
This landmark edition presents the timeless elements of a masterpiece:
- The First Modern Novel: Discover the groundbreaking story that redefined literature, blending comedy, tragedy, and epic adventure in a way never seen before.
- Iconic Literary Characters: Follow the deluded but noble knight-errant Don Quixote and his pragmatic, faithful squire, Sancho Panza, on their unforgettable journey across sixteenth-century Spain.
- A Satirical Masterpiece: Explore Cervantes' brilliant satire of chivalric romances, a timeless commentary on the clash between idealism and the real world.
- Definitive English Translation: Read the acclaimed translation by Edith Grossman, celebrated for capturing the energy and nuance of Cervantes' original Spanish for a new generation.
