The Project Gutenberg eBook ofDon QuixoteThis ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this ebook or online atwww.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook.Title: Don QuixoteAuthor: Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraTranslator: John OrmsbyRelease date: July 27, 2004 [eBook #996]Most recently updated: March 30, 2023Language: EnglishCredits: David Widger*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DON QUIXOTE ***
This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this ebook or online atwww.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook.
Title: Don QuixoteAuthor: Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraTranslator: John OrmsbyRelease date: July 27, 2004 [eBook #996]Most recently updated: March 30, 2023Language: EnglishCredits: David Widger
Title: Don Quixote
Author: Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraTranslator: John Ormsby
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Translator: John Ormsby
Release date: July 27, 2004 [eBook #996]Most recently updated: March 30, 2023
Language: English
Credits: David Widger
*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DON QUIXOTE ***
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The book cover and spine above and the images which follow were not part of the original Ormsby translation—they are taken from the 1880 edition of J. W. Clark, illustrated by Gustave Doré. Clark in his edition states that, “The English text of ‘Don Quixote’ adopted in this edition is that of Jarvis, with occasional corrections from Motteaux.” See in the introduction below John Ormsby’s critique of both the Jarvis and Motteaux translations. It has been elected in the present Project Gutenberg edition to attach the famous engravings of Gustave Doré to the Ormsby translation instead of the Jarvis/Motteaux. The detail of many of the Doré engravings can be fully appreciated only by utilizing the “Full Size” button to expand them to their original dimensions. Ormsby in his Preface has criticized the fanciful nature of Doré’s illustrations; others feel these woodcuts and steel engravings well match Quixote’s dreams. D.W.
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