Don Quixote

Translated by Edith Grossman

By: Edith Grossman - translator, Miguel de Cervantes

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 39 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Don Quixote is the classic story. Called the first modern novel, this marvelous book has stood the test of time to become irrevocably intertwined with the fabric of society. Sixteenth-century Spanish gentleman Don Quixote, fed by his own delusional fantasies, takes to the road in search of chivalrous adventures. But his quest leads to more trouble than triumph. At once humorous, romantic, and sad, Don Quixote is a literary landmark. This fresh edition, by award-winning translator Edith Grossman, brings the tale to life as never before.

©2003 Edith Grossman (translation) (P)2003 Recorded Books

Flawless

There's not a better use of credits on the store. Edith Grossman's translation is sn absolute masterpiece. Don Quixote lives up to every one of the four centuries of hype, and anyone who's remotely serious about literature owes it to themselves to read at least one quality version of this book.

An eternal story made fresh

This translation and narration reveal the timelessness of Cervantes’ masterpiece story of a knight’s errant and his squire. It’s a long, rich and rewarding listen.

Loved when I was kid Love it now

Timeless humor beats any movie with its wit and humor. The man of la mancha was just hilarious to me. Great read now and in the future. my future will be listening to this again.

Don Quixote read by George Guidall

George Guidall did a great job with this book! One of the best reasons to purchase this audio book!

Laugh Out Loud Enjoyabe!!

This is a rave review. I had no idea this classic was so funny! And touching. The narrator did a superb job inventing a distinct voice for each character. The conversations between Dox Quixote and Sancho Panza are especially priceless. This added a theatrical dimension to the material that may not have been fully appreciated by reading it. Don’t hesitate—-download THIS version and gain a new-found appreciation for Cervantes, who published this novel in the early 1600’s! The preface and introductory sonnets are comic gems. The primary conceit of the novel is that it is a “true history” of the adventures of a real knight rather than a fictional character. And the famous title character is actually an elderly man who has gone crazy from excessive reading about knights, real or invented, and now imagines himself a knight errant at a time when knights had long ago ceased to exist. Yet even in the midst of his delusion, he remains highly intelligent and capable of profound insights into the human condition. After nearly 40 hours of listening, I still didn’t want it to end.

Wonderful!

I really was unsure if I wanted to listen this story. I knew very little about it. Now, having completed the book, know why it’s considered an essential reading. This is one of the few stories that kept me engrossed from beginning to end. Several times I actually laughed out loud. The performance was masterfully executed. What a pleasure it was.

An undisputed classic

Elegantly written and extremely funny. Full of history and theology that many modern readers are unfamiliar with. A must read.

Good translation, great performance

I have not read other translations of Don Quixote, but found this one easy to follow and enjoy. The performance was excellent, particularly for the characters of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, by far the most critical. Quixote’s crazy, intelligent nobility and Sancho’s comical simplicity are wonderfully portrayed.

Perfect

The narrator interpreted the work perfectly! He made the story come to life. A great experience overall.

Wonderful

A must listen to!!! The narration is spot on. And the story will bring a smile to your face!