Don Quixote

By: John Ormsby - translator, Miguel de Cervantes

Narrated by: Roy McMillan

The most influential work of the entire Spanish literary canon and a founding work of modern Western literature, Don Quixote is also one of the greatest works ever written. Hugely entertaining but also moving at times, this episodic novel is built on the fantasy life of one Alonso Quixano, who lives with his niece and housekeeper in La Mancha. Quixano, obsessed by tales of knight errantry, renames himself "Don Quixote" and, with his faithful servant Sancho Panza, goes on a series of quests. Many of these adventures, including tilting at windmills, are established in European literary consciousness.

Originally published in two volumes a decade apart (in 1605 and 1615), Don Quixote has been brought to life in its entirety in this audiobook.

Download the accompanying reference guide.Public Domain (P)2011 Naxos AudioBooks

Definitive Quixote

Would you listen to Don Quixote again? Why?

I'll certainly listen again. This is the best audiobook I have ever listened to. The performance by Roy McMillan is unbeatable. I cannot recommend this enough.

What did you like best about this story?

It's Quixote. The best novel in the world.

What does Roy McMillan bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

McMillan's performances of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza are pitch-perfect. He understands the characters from within. The host of minor characters is also excellently done. McMillan is a versatile and wonderfully entertaining reader.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Quixote encountering his beloved Dulcinea in the shape of a village wench stinking of garlic.

Hilarious, touching, profound.

This story and narrator made me laugh a lot. They also made me think and even cry a little.

Classic

The reader was pretty great and his ability to create a voice per character helped make the story more followable.

Fantastic Narration

This narrator manages to a different voice for every character, and there are many many characters.

Wonderful romp with a classic!

Would you consider the audio edition of Don Quixote to be better than the print version?

Highly entertaining this audio version keeps the reader moving through this classic.

What did you like best about this story?

The comedic episodes keep it light.

What about Roy McMillan’s performance did you like?

He is highly entertaining.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh and laugh again.