Don Quixote
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Roy McMillan
About this listen
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.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- P
- 22-02-12
The Mother and Father of all novels
Although I have a dread of dusty old fiction, curiousness overcame caution and I downloaded this book. I am very glad that I did. Not only is the story itself bewitching, the narration is outstanding. This is the only audio book which I have listened to a second time for the pure pleasure of it. A true comic masterpiece, peppered with wit, wisdom, foolishness and absurdity in perfect balance. Roy McMillan's pace and intonation are perfect for the tale too.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Elizabeth
- 08-04-13
What happens when you read too many books
My readings of Don Quixote were patchy and, as a curious storyteller, I wanted to fill in the gaps.I couldn't have done better than choose this audiobook. Don Quixote, his head filled with idealism and fantasy from reading too many books on chivalry, is accompanied on his adventures by Sancho Panza, stolid and down to earth, a marvellous comic partnership, Roy McMillan is a jaunty,affectionate narrator who brings the characters, farce, enchantments, combats, wounds, courtships torments and foolishnesses to life. There are nevertheless repetitions and slownesses, especially in the early stages, but when the story is so well narrated that is forgiven .The seemingly endless string of episodes becomes addictive. It is like The Canterbury Tales or The Arabian Nights. The second half of the book really takes off with one rollicking encounter after another and I found it hard to press pause.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Stefan
- 23-12-12
An excellent listen.
Excellent narration brings this epic tale to life. I really enjoyed the flair and verve with which the book was read.
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- Kaiomurz
- 12-11-18
tedious and banal
begins well but the theme begins to repeat itself ad nauseum. it very quickly stops being funny. it's neither entertaining nor insightful. brilliantly read, though.
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- fay
- 03-06-16
Laugh a minute
Brilliant, really enjoyed this book, not what I was expecting, the humour seems so up to date. Really well narrated. Great book for bedtime reading as each chapter is complete.
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- Clifford Thurlow
- 14-02-19
The Presence of Genius
It is far from easy to review a work of such sweeping genius. Not only is the Quixote compelling, it is surprisingly contemporary, the very template that every novel over the last 500 years has drawn upon. As in all great novels, the ending comes in a way that you may have been expecting but not in the way you expected.
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- Tom, UK
- 03-04-22
Hours of joy
Wonderfully written and wonderfully read. Stories of chivalry and adventures, madness and sense. One of those books we all should read (or hear)!
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- jam
- 11-06-16
Overall, a tale of essential goodness and humanity
Excellent for listening to in chunks, such as a daily commute. Quite superb narration. A humorous and moving tale. I have tried to read this book a number of times but never finished it. Listening to it, I was able to complete the tale and am so glad I did.
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- MR
- 08-06-21
The Greatest Novel Ever?
Quite possibly!
Moral of the story, very much open to interpretation.
Thoroughly enjoyable throughout.
Nothing a single criticism.
Bravo.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Frazer
- 31-05-20
Too short
Yeah, it was ok. but it could have done with being a l-i-t-t-l-e bit longer...
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