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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was born September 29, 1547, was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his novel Don Quixote, a work often cited as both the first modern novel and one of the pinnacles of world literature. Much of his life was spent in poverty and obscurity, many of its details are disputed or unknown, and the bulk of his surviving work was produced in the three years preceding his death.

This exceptional collection brings together three of literature’s most influential and beloved novels. Each story offers a rich tapestry of adventure, moral reflection, and unforgettable characters, spanning centuries and cultures yet united by their timeless exploration of the human condition.

In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. Love is good. It’s positive, a source of joy, nourishment and all over goodness. But sometimes other more malevolent forces come to play. They infect that love, they see their form as better. Instinctively we would shy away but sometimes its pull is too powerful, almost attractive. We are drawn closer into the shadows.

Disfruta de las aventuras del famoso caballero Don Quijote y su fiel escudero Sancho Panza en su lucha contra gigantes, molinos y otros peligros imaginarios. Esta es una historia que ha cautivado a generaciones enteras y que sigue siendo relevante hoy en día.

Don Quixote has become so entranced by reading romances of chivalry that he determines to become a knight errant and pursue bold adventures, accompanied by his squire, the cunning Sancho Panza. As they roam the world together, the aging Quixote's fancy leads them wildly astray.

Con las Novelas ejemplares Cervantes da nueva muestra de su inmenso talento como escritor. Esta aventura cervantina, que consiste en adaptar a la literatura española un género foráneo - la novela corta italiana - se salda con unos relatos magníficos, diversos en temas y registros - los hay picarescos, realistas, maravillosos - pero siempre sorprendentemente frescos y atractivos. Presididas por la intención ejemplarizante que les da el nombre, las Novelas ejemplares constituyen un impresionante mosaico de personajes y recursos narrativos.

Step into the world of Don Quixote, a timeless Spanish novel penned by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Published in two volumes in 1605 and 1615, this masterpiece is hailed as the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age and a cornerstone of the entire Spanish literary canon. As a pioneering piece of modern Western literature and one of the earliest canonical novels, it consistently ranks among the greatest works of fiction ever created. The story chronicles the whimsical adventures of Mr. Alonso Quixano, a nobleman whose obsession with chivalric romances drives him to ...

La lectura obsesiva de novelas de caballerías convence a Alonso Quijano, un apacible hidalgo, de que él mismo es un caballero andante y lo impulsa a salir de su casa, listo para protagonizar grandes aventuras en pos del amor de Dulcinea del Toboso con el nombre de Don Quijote de la Mancha. A este loco entrañable que recorre la dura tierra de Castilla de principios del siglo XVII en busca de hazañas lo acompaña Sancha Panza, un rústico aldeano que acepta a regañadientes ser su escudero.

Ricardo un joven caballero mientras está cautivo en Turquía cuenta a su amigo Mahamut , como ha llegado hasta allí. En Trápana vivía Leonisa una bellísima joven de la que Ricardo estaba totalmente enamorado, pero sin ser correspondido ya que parecía ella sentír inclinación por Cornelio. Aparecieron un día por la costa turcos y se llevaron cautivos a todos cuantos pillaron incluso a Ricardo y Leonisa.

Capolavoro della letteratura spagnola, il personaggio di Don Chisciotte è entrato dal 1605 (anno in cui fu pubblicata la prima parte) nella storia dell'arte letteraria, pittorica, e musicale, e nell'inconscio collettivo, insieme all'inseparabile scudiero Sancio Panza. In entrambi la follia si alterna alla saggezza, componendo una miscela inseparabile.

After reading chivalric romances, Don Quixote becomes infatuated with the idea of being a heroic knight and with the help of his squire sets out to do exactly that. Although Sancho’s adventures continually get him into trouble, he grows and learns from those mishaps, becoming a character that will enchant the listener long after the last words.

La Gitanilla trata sobre el amor de una gitana llamada Preciosa y un hombre noble llamdao Juan del Cárcamo, quien para probar su amor por ella se hace gitano. La aventunra de este jóven se complica cuando tras una serie de acontecimientos es acusado de un crimen a causa de una mujer que se enamora de él. Quien le pone una trampa para que no se aleje de ella. Por ser acusado injustamente de ladrón gitano, Juán del Cárcamo es llevado a la cárcel y condenado a muerte.

Edicion en audio conmemorativa del IV centenario de su primera publicacion (1605). En 1955 el mundo de habla espanola se preparaba para conmemorar los 350 anos de la primera edicion de esa obra maxima de la literatura universal que es "Don Quijote" de Cervantes.

Alonso Quijiana, esaltato dalla lettura dei romanzi cavallereschi, si fa cavaliere errante e decide di percorrere in cerca di avventure le strade della Spagna insieme col suo improvvisato scudiero, Sancio Panza. Miguel de Cervantes crea un personaggio unico, antieroe per eccellenza, che ha attraversato i secoli reclamando il proprio diritto a sognare. In continuo equilibrio tra realtà e fantasia, l'opera non è altro che un incredibile viaggio che si sviluppa come in un eterno gioco di specchi tra letteratura e vita.

"The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha", or more simply "Don Quixote", is one of the most influential works of literature from a Spanish author. It is one of the earliest canonical novels, and is regularly cited as the best work of fiction ever published. A nameless hidalgo read so many chivalric romances that he loses his sanity and decides to set out into the world as a knight, to bring justice under the name Don Quixote. The delusional hidalgo then recruits a simple farmer, Sancho Panza, whose unique wit proves a marvelous addition to Don Quixote's idealistic bouts.

Published in two volumes a decade apart, Don Quixote is the most influential work of literature to emerge from the Spanish Golden Age and perhaps the entire Spanish literary canon. As a founding work of modern Western literature, it regularly appears at the top of lists of the greatest works of fiction ever published.

"Don Quichotte" est sans doute le roman espagnol le plus connu et le plus lu au monde. Sa publication remonte à 1605 pour la première partie et 1615 pour la seconde. Le récit se présente comme le fruit de recherches en archive et l'auteur s'invite volontiers dans la narration, ce qui en fait un roman moderne, considéré comme précurseur. Les aventures de Don Quichotte de la Manche décrivent un héros tour à tour comique, touchant, rêveur, fabuleux et courageux, qui est devenu aujourd'hui un véritable archétype littéraire.

Don Quixote, der Ritter von der traurigen Gestalt, sein bauernschlauer Knappe Sancho Panza sowie der dürre Gaul Rosinante sind legendär. Ebenso legendär wie die warme Bariton-Stimme von Hans Paetsch, die wir aus unzähligen Märchenlesungen, Hörspielen und Filmen kennen: ein Gipfeltreffen voller Humor, Witz und Tiefgang. Zu hören sind alle weltberühmten, uns von Kindheit an vertrauten Taten Don Quixotes: Sein Kampf gegen die Windmühlen, die Attacke gegen staubumwölkte Hammelherden, die ihm mächtige Heere zu sein scheinen, und der blutige Kampf mit einigen Schläuchen roten Weines.

Step back into the early 17th century with this remarkable collection of stories originally curated by Miguel de Cervantes himself in 1613. This translated edition from 1881 introduces English-speaking readers to twelve captivating tales, including the delightful A Deceitful Marriage, which flows seamlessly into the engaging Dialogue Between Scipio and Berganze. Immerse yourself in these exemplary narratives that showcase Cervantes sharp wit and profound storytelling prowess. (Summary by Tim Ferreira)

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