Don Quixote of the Mancha

Don Quixote of the Mancha is a classic novel written by Miguel de Cervantes. It is considered to be one of the greatest works of fiction ever written and has been translated into many languages. This particular version, V14 of the Harvard Classics, is a comprehensive edition of the novel with annotations and footnotes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the story. The novel follows the adventures of a man named Alonso Quixano who becomes so obsessed with the stories of knights and chivalry that he sets out on his own quest to become a knight himself. He dons a suit of armor and sets out on his trusty steed, Rocinante, accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. Along the way, Don Quixote encounters a variety of characters and engages in battles and quests that are often comical and absurd. The novel is a satire of the romanticized ideals of chivalry and explores themes of reality versus fantasy, madness, and the power of imagination. Overall, Don Quixote of the Mancha is a timeless masterpiece of literature that continues to captivate readers around the world.1909. Edited by Charles W. Eliot. Contents: The First Part of the Delightful History of the Most Ingenious Knight. The present volume contains the whole of the first part of the novel, which is complete in itself. The second part, issued in 1615, the year before his death, is of a nature of a sequel, and is generally regarded as inferior. In writing his great novel, Cervantes set out to parody the romances of chivalry. With reference to the fiction of the Middle Ages, it is a triumphant satire; with reference to modern novels, it is the first and the most widely enjoyed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.