Don Quixote
Miguel de Cervantes
Don Quixote
A New Translation by Edith Grossman
Introduction by Harold Bloom
Contents
Translator’s Note to the Reader
Introduction: Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, by Harold Bloom
First Part of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha
Prologue
To the Book of Don Quixote of La Mancha
Part One of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Chapter I
Which describes the condition and profession of the famous gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Chapter II
Which tells of the first sally that the ingenious Don Quixote made from his native land
Chapter III
Which recounts the amusing manner in which Don Quixote was dubbed a knight
Chapter IV
Concerning what happened to our knight when he left the inn
Chapter V
In which the account of our knight’s misfortune continues
Chapter VI
Regarding the beguiling and careful examination carried out by the priest and the barber of the library of our ingenious gentleman
Chapter VII
Regarding the second sally of our good knight Don Quixote of La Mancha
Chapter VIII
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
Part Two of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha
Chapter IX
In which the stupendous battle between the gallant Basque and the valiant Manchegan is concluded and comes to an end
Chapter X
Concerning what further befell Don Quixote with the Basque and the danger in which he found himself with a band of Galicians from Yanguas
Chapter XI
Regarding what befell Don Quixote with some goatherds
Chapter XII
Regarding what a goatherd recounted to those who were with Don Quixote
Chapter XIII
In which the tale of the shepherdess Marcela is concluded, and other events are related
Chapter XIV
In which are found the desperate verses of the deceased shepherd, along with other unexpected occurrences
Part Three of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha
Chapter XV
In which is recounted the unfortunate adventure that Don Quixote happened upon when he happened upon some heartless Yanguesans
Chapter XVI
Regarding what befell the ingenious gentleman in the inn that he imagined to be a castle
Chapter XVII
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
Chapter XVIII
Which relates the words that passed between Sancho Panza and his master, Don Quixote, and other adventures that deserve to be recounted
Chapter XIX
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
Chapter XX
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
Chapter XXI
Which relates the high adventure and rich prize of the helmet of Mambrino, as well as other things that befell our invincible knight
Chapter XXII
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
Chapter XXIII
Regarding what befell the famous Don Quixote in the Sierra Morena, which was one of the strangest adventures recounted in this true history
Chapter XXIV
In which the adventure of the Sierra Morena continues
Chapter XXV
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
Chapter XXVI
In which the elegant deeds performed by an enamored Don Quixote in the Sierra Morena continue
Chapter XXVII
Concerning how the priest and the barber carried out their plan, along with other matters worthy of being recounted in this great history
Part Four of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha
Chapter XXVIII
Which recounts the novel and agreeable adventure that befell the priest and the barber in the Sierra Morena
Chapter XXIX
Which recounts the amusing artifice and arrangement that was devised for freeing our enamored knight from the harsh penance he had imposed on himself
Chapter XXX
Which recounts the good judgment of the beautiful Dorotea, along with other highly diverting and amusing matters
Chapter XXXI
Regarding the delectable words that passed between Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, his squire, as well as other events
Chapter XXXII
Which recounts what occurred in the inn to the companions of Don Quixote
Chapter XXXIII
Which recounts the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly
Chapter XXXIV
In which the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly Curious continues
Chapter XXXV
In which the novel of The Man Who Was Recklessly Curious is concluded
Chapter XXXVI
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
Chapter XXXVII
In which the history of the famous Princess Micomicona continues, along with other diverting adventures
Chapter XXXVIII
Which tells of the curious discourse on arms and letters given by Don Quixote
Chapter XXXIX
In which the captive recounts his life and adventures
Chapter XL
In which the history of the captive continues
Chapter XLI
In which the captive continues his tale
Chapter XLII
Which recounts further events at the inn as well as many other things worth knowing
Chapter XLIII
Which recounts the pleasing tale of the muledriver’s boy, along with other strange events that occurred at the inn
Chapter XLIV
In which the remarkable events at the inn continue
Chapter XLV
In which questions regarding the helmet of Mambrino and the packsaddle are finally resolved, as well as other entirely true adventures
Chapter XLVI
Regarding the notable adventure of the officers of the Holy Brotherhood, and the great ferocity of our good knight Don Quixote
Chapter XLVII
Regarding the strange manner in which Don Quixote of La Mancha was enchanted, and other notable events
Chapter XLVIII
In which the canon continues to discuss books of chivalry, as well as other matters worthy of his ingenuity
Chapter XLIX
Which recounts the clever conversation that Sancho Panza had with his master, Don Quixote
Chapter L
Regarding the astute arguments that Don Quixote had with the canon, as well as other matters
Chapter LI
Which recounts what the goatherd told to all those who w
ere taking Don Quixote home
Chapter LII
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
Second Part of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha
Dedication
Prologue to the Reader
Chapter I
Regarding what transpired when the priest and the barber discussed his illness with Don Quixote
Chapter II
Which deals with the notable dispute that Sancho Panza had with Don Quixote’s niece and housekeeper, as well as other amusing topics
Chapter III
Regarding the comical discussion held by Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Bachelor Sansón Carrasco
Chapter IV
In which Sancho Panza satisfies Bachelor Sansón Carrasco with regard to his doubts and questions, with other events worthy of being known and recounted
Chapter V
Concerning the clever and amusing talk that passed between Sancho Panza and his wife, Teresa Panza, and other events worthy of happy memory
Chapter VI
Regarding what transpired between Don Quixote and his niece and housekeeper, which is one of the most important chapters in the entire history
Chapter VII
Regarding the conversation that Don Quixote had with his squire, as well as other exceptionally famous events
Chapter VIII
Which recounts what befell Don Quixote as he was going to see his lady Dulcinea of Toboso
Chapter IX
Which recounts what will soon be seen
Chapter X
Which recounts Sancho’s ingenuity in enchanting the lady Dulcinea, and other events as ridiculous as they are true
Chapter XI
Regarding the strange adventure that befell the valiant Don Quixote with the cart or wagon of The Assembly of Death
Chapter XII
Regarding the strange adventure that befell the valiant Don Quixote and the courageous Knight of the Mirrors
Chapter XIII
In which the adventure of the Knight of the Wood continues, along with the perceptive, unprecedented, and amiable conversation between the two squires
Chapter XIV
In which the adventure of the Knight of the Wood continues
Chapter XV
Which recounts and relates the identity of the Knight of the Mirrors and his squire
Chapter XVI
Regarding what befell Don Quixote with a prudent knight of La Mancha
Chapter XVII
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
Chapter XVIII
Regarding what befell Don Quixote in the castle or house of the Knight of the Green Coat, along with other bizarre matters
Chapter XIX
Which recounts the adventure of the enamored shepherd, and other truly pleasing matters
Chapter XX
Which recounts the wedding of rich Camacho, as well as what befell poor Basilio
Chapter XXI
Which continues the account of the wedding of Camacho, along with other agreeable events
Chapter XXII
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
Chapter XXIII
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
Chapter XXIV
In which a thousand trifles are recounted, as irrelevant as they are necessary to a true understanding of this great history
Chapter XXV
In which note is made of the braying adventure and the diverting adventure of the puppet master, along with the memorable divinations of the soothsaying monkey
Chapter XXVI
In which the diverting adventure of the puppet master continues, along with other things that are really very worthwhile
Chapter XXVII
In which the identities of Master Pedro and his monkey are revealed, as well as the unhappy outcome of the braying adventure, which Don Quixote did not conclude as he had wished and intended
Chapter XXVIII
Regarding matters that Benengeli says will be known to the reader if he reads with attention
Chapter XXIX
Regarding the famous adventure of the enchanted boat
Chapter XXX
Regarding what befell Don Quixote with a beautiful huntress
Chapter XXXI
Which deals with many great things
Chapter XXXII
Regarding the response that Don Quixote gave to his rebuker, along with other events both grave and comical
Chapter XXXIII
Regarding the delightful conversation that the duchess and her ladies had with Sancho Panza, one that is worthy of being read and remembered
Chapter XXXIV
Which recounts the information that was received regarding how the peerless Dulcinea of Toboso was to be disenchanted, which is one of the most famous adventures in this book
Chapter XXXV
In which the information that Don Quixote received regarding the disenchantment of Dulcinea continues, along with other remarkable events
Chapter XXXVI
Which recounts the strange and unimaginable adventure of the Dolorous Duenna, also known as the Countess Trifaldi, as well as a letter that Sancho Panza wrote to his wife, Teresa Panza
Chapter XXXVII
In which the famous adventure of the Dolorous Duenna continues
Chapter XXXVIII
Which recounts the tale of misfortune told by the Dolorous Duenna
Chapter XXXIX
In which the Countess Trifaldi continues her stupendous and memorable history
Chapter XL
Regarding matters that concern and pertain to this adventure and this memorable history
Chapter XLI
Regarding the arrival of Clavileño, and the conclusion of this lengthy adventure
Chapter XLII
Regarding the advice Don Quixote gave to Sancho Panza before he went to govern the ínsula, along with other matters of consequence
Chapter XLIII
Regarding the second set of precepts that Don Quixote gave to Sancho Panza
Chapter XLIV
How Sancho Panza was taken to his governorship, and the strange adventure that befell Don Quixote in the castle
Chapter XLV
Regarding how the great Sancho Panza took possession of his ínsula, and the manner in which he began to govern
Chapter XLVI
Regarding the dreadful belline and feline fright received by Don Quixote in the course of his wooing by the enamored Altisidora
Chapter XLVII
In which the account of how Sancho Panza behaved in his governorship continues
Chapter XLVIII
Regarding what transpired between Don Quixote and Doña Rodríguez, duenna to the duchess, as well as other events worthy of being recorded and remembered forever
Chapter XLIX
Regarding what befell Sancho Panza as he patrolled his ínsula
Chapter L
Which declares the identities of the enchanters and tormentors who beat the duenna and pinched and scratched Don Quixote, and recounts what befell the page who carried the letter to Teresa Sancha, the wife of Sancho Panza
Chapter LI
Regarding the progress of Sancho Panza’s governorship, and other matters of comparable interest
Chapter LII
Which recounts the adventure of the second Dolorous, or Anguished, Duenna, also called Doña Rodríguez
Chapter LIII
Regarding the
troubled end and conclusion of the governorship of Sancho Panza
Chapter LIV
Which deals with matters related to this history and to no other
Chapter LV
Regarding certain things that befell Sancho on the road, and others that are really quite remarkable
Chapter LVI
Regarding the extraordinary and unprecedented battle that Don Quixote of La Mancha had with the footman Tosilos in defense of the daughter of the duenna Doña Rodríguez
Chapter LVII
Which recounts how Don Quixote took his leave of the duke, and what befell him with the clever and bold Altisidora, the duchess’s maiden.
Chapter LVIII
Which recounts how so many adventures rained down on Don Quixote that there was hardly room for all of them
Chapter LIX
Which recounts an extraordinary incident that befell Don Quixote and can be considered an adventure