Literary Criticism, Drama

Don Quixote

Name: Don Quixote
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
ISBN: 9781400132171

by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, David Case

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Synopsis

Don Quixote-the world's first novel and by far the best-known book in Spanish literature-was originally intended by Cervantes as a satire on traditional popular ballads, yet he also parodied the romances of chivalry. By happy coincidence he produced one of the most entertaining adventure stories of all time.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The highest creation of genius has been achieved by Shakespeare and Cervantes, almost alone.

About the Author, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Michael Harrison is the editor and compiler of a number of Oxford anthologies, including The Oxford Treasury of Children's Stories, The Oxford Book of Animal Poems, Bright Star Shining and The Oxford Book of Story Poems.
Victor G. Ambrus has illustrated over 200 books. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and lives in the UK.