Don Quixote

Translated by Edith Grossman

De: Edith Grossman - translator, Miguel de Cervantes

Narrado por: George Guidall

Duración: 39 h y 37 m

Resumen del Editor

Don Quixote is the classic story. Called the first modern novel, this marvelous book has stood the test of time to become irrevocably intertwined with the fabric of society. Sixteenth-century Spanish gentleman Don Quixote, fed by his own delusional fantasies, takes to the road in search of chivalrous adventures. But his quest leads to more trouble than triumph. At once humorous, romantic, and sad, Don Quixote is a literary landmark. This fresh edition, by award-winning translator Edith Grossman, brings the tale to life as never before.

©2003 Edith Grossman (translation) (P)2003 Recorded Books

You Need to be Very Patient

Many people regard this as the greatest and one of the most important books of all time. I wanted to find out exactly why. At first, I was amused but slightly astonished by what I found - the book is farcical. I never disliked it, and the comedy and poetry of the writing were always enough to carry me along. But the further I went, the more the book melted down my defenses. By the end, I think I loved it and have a sense of what is so admired about this book. It is certainly unlike any of the other literary classics I have ever read before. Now I can't imagine missing out of the opportunity to have read the book.

The narrator is quite good.Very clear with a subtle change in voice for each character. His performance of Sancho Panza is the highlight. I have heard several narrators on audible who leave me awestruck. This wasn't one of those performances - this is the only reason for the 4/5 stars. I would however highly recommend this version (it's not clear to me what is missing from the performance - it just wasn't "magical"). The sound quality is excellent.

I can't comment on the translation. Some claim, this isn't the best translation. If that matters to you a lot, I would research this a bit more carefully

Laugh out loud funny

I don't know how a book closer to the dark ages than to Minecraft can still be so hilarious and well-understood in it's intentions, but this is my favorite book I've ever listened to, hands down. Happy I decided to trust the reputation of this classic :)

Hilarious and thought-provoking by turns

I finally got down to listening to this audiobook. The 40-hour length was intimidating at first. But as it turned out, this translation is lively, it's conversations pithy and full of vitality. There are archaic vocabulary, a smattering of Latin and Spanish, various historical notes and more than a few convoluted proverbs. I would recommend a companion e-book to follow along, so as to better understand the book. All the various footnotes, absent in the audiobook, would greatly help in enjoying the book.

George Guidal is an amazing reader. His voice for Don Quixote comes across as wise and measured, or crazed and passionate, or sad and resigned... as the situation calls for. Most of all I love his expressive voicing of Sancho Panza - his indignance, exuberance, joy and dismay all done right with the perfect accent! Awesome.

fantastic fun

George Guidall does such an excellent narration that the reader is drawn in completely. I laughed hysterically in some parts. My favorite character is Sancho. His proverbial talk is very amusing!

A classic with so much to offer.

This story is filled delightful passages. I am truly sad it's over. The narrator is excellent, bringing the story to life.

Amazing!

George Guidall is amazing! As a avid audiobook listener he is truly one of the best! This book could have been very hard to listen too, but he brought it to life and kept me engaged the whole time!

easier to listend too

I bought the actual book in barnes and noble, and it was taking me so long to read because the wording used were very old. I could one hour in one chapter. I download auditable so I can listen to it and the language was more simple. Now I can move on to the next book.

Bangarang!

Arguably the most satisfying work of fiction that, as of yet, I have been exposed to. Bravo.

doesn't matter if you know the musical

a classic. an eloquently translation of a matter of the Spanish language. connect, madness, nobility. timeless

One of the greatest books of all time

Fantastic narration and a great delivery. It's a very long book so that is critical to being able to stick with it all the way through.