Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes is a classic literary novel translated by John Rutherford. This masterpiece tells the story of a knight who, after he has become so captivated by chivalric romances, sets out with his clever squire Sancho Panza. Together they experience adventures full of fantasy and irony.
Description
Don Quixote has become so enchanted with chivalric romances that he decides to become a traveling knight himself. With his squire Sancho Panza, he travels through the Spanish countryside, where his imagination leads him to bizarre adventures, such as fighting windmills. The story combines humor with deep explorations of friendship and imagination. This translation by John Rutherford won the Premio Valle Inclan award in 2002 and offers an accessible and sharp rendering of the classic work.
Product specifications
- Author: Miguel de Cervantes
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Imprint: Penguin Classics
- Language: English
- Publication date: January 30, 2003
- Number of pages: 1056
- ISBN: 9780140449099
- Theme: Classic fiction: literary and general
- BISAC: FICTION / Classics
About the author
Miguel Cervantes (Author)
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) combined literary talent with a varied life, including government duties. In addition to Don Quixote, he wrote plays and the short story collection Exemplary Tales (1613).