Don Quixote

Introduction: Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra / Harold Bloom

First Part of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha

To the Book of Don Quixote of La Mancha

Part One 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 knight's 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 Curious

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 muledriver's 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 Quixote's niece and housekeeper, as well as other amusing topics

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

In which Sancho Panza satisfies Bachelor Sanson 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 Sancho's 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

In which the adventure of the Knight of the Wood continues

Which recounts and relates the identity of the Knight of the Mirrors and his squire

Regarding what befell Don Quixote with a prudent knight of La Mancha

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

Regarding what befell Don Quixote in the castle or house of the Knight of the Green Coat, along with other bizarre matters

Which recounts the adventure of the enamored shepherd, and other truly pleasing matters

Which recounts the wedding of rich Camacho, as well as what befell poor Basilio

Which continues the account of the wedding of Camacho, along with other agreeable events

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

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

In which a thousand trifles are recounted, as irrelevant as they are necessary to a true understanding of this great history

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

In which the diverting adventure of the puppet master continues, along with other things that are really very worthwhile

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

Regarding matters that Benengeli says will be known to the reader if he reads with attention

Regarding the famous adventure of the enchanted boat

Regarding what befell Don Quixote with a beautiful huntress

Which deals with many great things

Regarding the response that Don Quixote gave to his rebuker, along with other events both grave and comical

Regarding the delightful conversation that the duchess and her ladies had with Sancho Panza, one that is worthy of being read and remembered

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

In which the information that Don Quixote received regarding the disenchantment of Dulcinea continues, along with other remarkable events

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

In which the famous adventure of the Dolorous Duenna continues

Which recounts the tale of misfortune told by the Dolorous Duenna

In which the Countess Trifaldi continues her stupendous and memorable history

Regarding matters that concern and pertain to this adventure and this memorable history

Regarding the arrival of Clavileño, and the conclusion of this lengthy adventure

Regarding the advice Don Quixote gave to Sancho Panza before he went to govern the ínsula, along with other matters of consequence

Regarding the second set of precepts that Don Quixote gave to Sancho Panza

How Sancho Panza was taken to his governorship, and the strange adventure that befell Don Quixote in the castle

Regarding how the great Sancho Panza took possession of his ínsula, and the manner in which he began to govern

Regarding the dreadful belline and feline fright received by Don Quixote in the course of his wooing by the enamored Altisidora

In which the account of how Sancho Panza behaved in his governorship continues

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

Regarding what befell Sancho Panza as he patrolled his ínsula

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

Regarding the progress of Sancho Panza's governorship, and other matters of comparable interest

Which recounts the adventure of the second Dolorous, or Anguished, Duenna, also called Doña Rodríguez

Regarding the troubled end and conclusion of the governorship of Sancho Panza

Which deals with matters related to this history and to no other

Regarding certain things that befell Sancho on the road, and others that are really quite remarkable

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

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

Which recounts how so many adventures rained down on Don Quixote that there was hardly room for all of them

Which recounts an extraordinary incident that befell Don Quixote and can be considered an adventure

Concerning what befell Don Quixote on his way to Barcelona

Regarding what befell Don Quixote when he entered Barcelona, along with other matters that have more truth in them than wit

Which relates the adventure of the enchanted head, as well as other foolishness that must be recounted

Regarding the evil that befell Sancho Panza on his visit to the galleys, and the remarkable adventure of the beautiful Morisca

Which deals with the adventure that caused Don Quixote more sorrow than any others that had befallen him so far

Which reveals the identity of the Knight of the White Moon, and recounts the release of Don Gregorio, as well as other matters

Which recounts what will be seen by whoever reads it, or heard by whoever listens to it being read

Regarding the decision Don Quixote made to become a shepherd and lead a pastoral life until the year of his promise had passed, along with other incidents that are truly pleasurable and entertaining

Regarding the porcine adventure that befell Don Quixote

Concerning the strangest and most remarkable event to befall Don Quixote in the entire course of this great history

Which follows chapter LXIX, and deals with matters necessary to the clarity of this history

What befell Don Quixote and his squire, Sancho, as they were traveling to their village

Concerning how Don Quixote and Sancho arrived in their village

Regarding the omens Don Quixote encountered as he entered his village, along with other events that adorn and lend credit to this great history

Which deals with how Don Quixote fell ill, and the will he made, and his death.