

Don Quixote
The Lost Manuscript
Author: Miguel de Cervantes
Narrator: Cyril Taylor-Carr, The Cliff
Unabridged: 19 hr 4 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Icon Audio Arts
Published: 05/12/2022
Author: Miguel de Cervantes
Narrator: Cyril Taylor-Carr, The Cliff
Unabridged: 19 hr 4 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Icon Audio Arts
Published: 05/12/2022
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra lived an unsettled life of hardship and adventure. After studying in Madrid (1568-69), he took part in the sea battle at Lepanto (1571) and in 1575 he was captured by pirates. Cervantes spent five years as a slave until his family could raise enough money to pay his ransom. His first play, LOS TRATOS DE ARGEL (1580), was based on his experiences as a Moorish captive. During the next 20 years he led a nomadic existence, also working as a purchasing agent for the Spanish Armada and a tax collector. He suffered a bankruptcy and was imprisoned at least twice, and wrote DON QUIXOTE in prison.
Si tuve que leer esto para el colegio, que por lo menos cuente en mi reto de lectura......more
4 stars because the edition is absolutely wonderful. Dore's illustrations, very helpful comments, and an impressive effort to turn two volumes into one preserving the essence of both. Regarding Cervantes himself. I'm sure he was a rockstar of his time, he obviously had a great sense of humour and wa......more