6b translated from the original Spanish of Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra by Charles Jarvis, Esq. 24 highly finished engravings, from drawings designed expressly for this edition, 1819 printed in London.

Description

Don Quixote de la Mancha (4 Volumes) is Miguel de Cervantes’ timeless masterpiece, first published in two parts (1605 and 1615) and often presented in four volumes in collected editions. The story follows Don Quixote, an aging Spanish nobleman who, inspired by tales of chivalry, sets out to revive knighthood and defend the helpless. Accompanied by his loyal but practical squire, Sancho Panza, he rides forth on his old horse, Rocinante, confusing inns for castles and peasants for princesses.

Blending comedy, adventure, and deep human insight, Cervantes explores themes of illusion versus reality, idealism, and the power of imagination. Over time, Don Quixote’s misguided quests reveal both the folly and nobility of dreaming beyond the limits of the world. The four-volume format allows readers to appreciate the novel’s full scope—its humor, pathos, and enduring commentary on human nature.

Notes

Four 3/4 original leather/marble binding, new endpapers and spine, 24 hand colored plates all present, intact, lovely set.