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Authors: Miguel de Cervantes
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Don Quixote [Trans. by Edith Grossman]
Don Quixote
A New Translation by Edith Grossman
Introduction by Harold Bloom
Introduction:
Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, by Harold Bloom
Which describes the condition and profession of the famous gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Which tells of the first sally that the ingenious Don Quixote made from his native land
Which recounts the amusing manner in which Don Quixote was dubbed a knight
Concerning what happened to our knight when he left the inn
In which the account of our knight’s misfortune continues
Regarding the beguiling and careful examination carried out by the priest and the barber of the library of our ingenious gentleman
Regarding the second sally of our good knight Don Quixote of La Mancha
Regarding the good fortune of the valorous Don Quixote in the fearful and never imagined adventure of the windmills, along with other events worthy of joyful remembrance
In which the stupendous battle between the gallant Basque and the valiant Manchegan is concluded and comes to an end
Concerning what further befell Don Quixote with the Basque and the danger in which he found himself with a band of Galicians from Yanguas
Regarding what befell Don Quixote with some goatherds
Regarding what a goatherd recounted to those who were with Don Quixote
In which the tale of the shepherdess Marcela is concluded, and other events are related
In which are found the desperate verses of the deceased shepherd, along with other unexpected occurrences
In which is recounted the unfortunate adventure that Don Quixote happened upon when he happened upon some heartless Yanguesans
Regarding what befell the ingenious gentleman in the inn that he imagined to be a castle
Which continues the account of the innumerable difficulties that the brave Don Quixote and his good squire, Sancho Panza, experienced in the inn that, to his misfortune, he thought was a castle
Which relates the words that passed between Sancho Panza and his master, Don Quixote, and other adventures that deserve to be recounted
Regarding the discerning words that Sancho exchanged with his master, and the adventure he had with a dead body, as well as other famous events
Regarding the most incomparable and singular adventure ever concluded with less danger by a famous knight, and which was concluded by the valiant Don Quixote of La Mancha
Which relates the high adventure and rich prize of the helmet of Mambrino, as well as other things that befell our invincible knight
Regarding the liberty that Don Quixote gave to many unfortunate men who, against their wills, were being taken where they did not wish to go
Regarding what befell the famous Don Quixote in the Sierra Morena, which was one of the strangest adventures recounted in this true history
In which the adventure of the Sierra Morena continues
Which tells of the strange events that befell the valiant knight of La Mancha in the Sierra Morena, and of his imitation of the penance of Beltenebros
In which the elegant deeds performed by an enamored Don Quixote in the Sierra Morena continue
Concerning how the priest and the barber carried out their plan, along with other matters worthy of being recounted in this great history
Which recounts the novel and agreeable adventure that befell the priest and the barber in the Sierra Morena
Which recounts the amusing artifice and arrangement that was devised for freeing our enamored knight from the harsh penance he had imposed on himself
Which recounts the good judgment of the beautiful Dorotea, along with other highly diverting and amusing matters
Regarding the delectable words that passed between Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, his squire, as well as other events
Which recounts what occurred in the inn to the companions of Don Quixote
Which recounts the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly
In which the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly Curious continues
In which the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly Curious is concluded
Which recounts the fierce and uncommon battle that Don Quixote had with some skins of red wine, along with other unusual events that occurred in the inn
In which the history of the famous Princess Micomicona continues, along with other diverting adventures
Which tells of the curious discourse on arms and letters given by Don Quixote
In which the captive recounts his life and adventures
In which the history of the captive continues
In which the captive continues his tale
Which recounts further events at the inn as well as many other things worth knowing
Which recounts the pleasing tale of the muledriver’s boy, along with other strange events that occurred at the inn
In which the remarkable events at the inn continue
In which questions regarding the helmet of Mambrino and the packsaddle are finally resolved, as well as other entirely true adventures
Regarding the notable adventure of the officers of the Holy Brotherhood, and the great ferocity of our good knight Don Quixote
Regarding the strange manner in which Don Quixote of La Mancha was enchanted, and other notable events
In which the canon continues to discuss books of chivalry, as well as other matters worthy of his ingenuity
Which recounts the clever conversation that Sancho Panza had with his master, Don Quixote
Regarding the astute arguments that Don Quixote had with the canon, as well as other matters
Which recounts what the goatherd told to all those who were taking Don Quixote home
Regarding the quarrel that Don Quixote had with the goatherd, as well as the strange adventure of the penitents, which he brought to a successful conclusion by the sweat of his brow
Regarding what transpired when the priest and the barber discussed his illness with Don Quixote
Which deals with the notable dispute that Sancho Panza had with Don Quixote’s niece and housekeeper, as well as other amusing topics
Regarding the comical discussion held by Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Bachelor Sansón Carrasco
In which Sancho Panza satisfies Bachelor Sansón Carrasco with regard to his doubts and questions, with other events worthy of being known and recounted
Concerning the clever and amusing talk that passed between Sancho Panza and his wife, Teresa Panza, and other events worthy of happy memory
Regarding what transpired between Don Quixote and his niece and housekeeper, which is one of the most important chapters in the entire history
Regarding the conversation that Don Quixote had with his squire, as well as other exceptionally famous events
Which recounts what befell Don Quixote as he was going to see his lady Dulcinea of Toboso
Which recounts what will soon be seen
Which recounts Sancho’s ingenuity in enchanting the lady Dulcinea, and other events as ridiculous as they are true
Regarding the strange adventure that befell the valiant Don Quixote with the cart or wagon of The Assembly of Death
Regarding the strange adventure that befell the valiant Don Quixote and the courageous Knight of the Mirrors
In which the adventure of the Knight of the Wood continues, along with the perceptive, unprecedented, and amiable conversation between the two squires
In which the adventure of the Knight of the Wood continues
Which recounts and relates the identity of the Knight of the Mirrors and his squire
Regarding what befell Don Quixote with a prudent knight of La Mancha
In which the heights and extremes to which the remarkable courage of Don Quixote could and did go is revealed, along with the happily concluded adventure of the lions
Regarding what befell Don Quixote in the castle or house of the Knight of the Green Coat, along with other bizarre matters
Which recounts the adventure of the enamored shepherd, and other truly pleasing matters
Which recounts the wedding of rich Camacho, as well as what befell poor Basilio
Which continues the account of the wedding of Camacho, along with other agreeable events
Which recounts the great adventure of the Cave of Montesinos that lies in the heart of La Mancha, which was successfully concluded by the valiant Don Quixote of La Mancha
Regarding the remarkable things that the great Don Quixote said he saw in the depths of the Cave of Montesinos, so impossible and extraordinary that this adventure has been considered apocryphal