Don Quixote
Don Quixote is the story of a provincial gentleman who has read so many romances of chivalry that he decides to become a knight himself, and of Sancho Panza, the farmer who follows him as squire for the promise of an island to govern. Their adventures among windmills, inns, galley slaves and puppet shows are funny, but Cervantes keeps shifting the ground: the knight is mad and also the sanest man present, and the second part, published in 1615, ten years after the first, has its characters meet people who have read the first. This edition presents the text in John Ormsby's translation, long regarded as one of the most faithful in English. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Don Quixote
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Don Quixote online?
Yes. Don Quixote opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Don Quixote free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Don Quixote is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Don Quixote in the public domain?
Yes. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a public-domain work, here in the translation by John Ormsby. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Don Quixote?
About 30 h 05 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Don Quixote?
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
