Don Quixote (illustrated & annotated) (ePub)

In 'Don Quixote (illustrated & annotated) - The Unabridged Classic Ormsby', readers are graced with the definitive edition of Miguel de Cervantes's monumental work, seamlessly translated by John Ormsby. Cervantes's narrative ballet, rich in both the quixotic idealism of its protagonist and the satirical thread that runs through the depiction of chivalric delusions, is enlivened by the masterful illustrations of Gustave Doré. Within these pages, one finds a sophisticated weaving of the author's contemporary social commentary into an enduring literary achievement that has become synonymous with the canon of Western literature. This edition, meticulously annotated, provides scholarly insights crucial for a deeper understanding of this iconic text in its literary and historical contexts.

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, born in an era that bore witness to the zenith of Spanish influence, channeled his varied life experiences-including his time as a soldier, captivity in Algiers, and a relentless struggle with penury-into a creative force that gave birth to Don Quixote. His masterpiece does not only mark a pinnacle in Spanish literature but is also foundational to the evolution of the novel as a form. Through the prism of an injudicious knight-errant and his earthy squire, Cervantes produced a work that is both timeless and tied intimately to the Baroque sensibilities of the Spanish Golden Age. The phased release of the novel's two parts, in 1605 and 1615, attests to a laborious devotion to storytelling that has subsequently captivated readers for centuries.

Enthusiasts of classic literature and new explorers alike are invited to immerse themselves in the world of chivalry, idealism, and comedy depicted in 'Don Quixote'. This edition offers the discerning reader not only a timeless tale of heroics and folly but also a fine scholastic scaffolding in the annotations and the opulent illustrations by Doré. It is provisioned to be a precious gem for personal libraries and an indispensable resource for anyone who seeks to apprehend the profound influence of Cervantes's most beloved knight on literature and beyond.