Miguel de Cervantes - Don Quixote

A New Translation by Edith Grossman

Introduction by Harold Bloom

Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, by Harold Bloom

First Part of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha

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 knights 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

Part Two of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha

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

Part Three of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha

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

Part Four of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha

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 muledrivers 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

Second Part of the Ingenious Gentleman
Don Quixote of La Mancha

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 Quixotes niece and housekeeper, as well as other amusing topics

Regarding the comical discussion held by Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Bachelor Sansn Carrasco

In which Sancho Panza satisfies Bachelor Sansn 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 Sanchos 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