The Exemplary Novels of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra


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(4.4 stars; 7 reviews)

Originally compiled by Cervantes himself in 1613 as a collection of "exemplary" stories, this translated version from 1881 brings these stories to the English reader. Included in the collection are twelve stories selected by Cervantes, including "A Deceitful Marriage," which famously transitions seamlessly and humorously into the "Dialogue Between Scipio and Berganze". (Summary by Tim Ferreira) (18 hr 10 min)

Chapitres

Introductory Remarks 9:58 Lu par Tim Ferreira
The Lady Cornelia, Part 1 37:49 Lu par Margaret Espaillat
The Lady Cornelia, Part 2 34:44 Lu par Margaret Espaillat
The Lady Cornelia, Part 3 34:11 Lu par Margaret Espaillat
Rinconete and Cortadillo: Or, Peter of the Corner and the Little Cutter, Part 1 34:29 Lu par elmay
Rinconete and Cortadillo: Or, Peter of the Corner and the Little Cutter, Part 2 32:09 Lu par elmay
Rinconete and Cortadillo: Or, Peter of the Corner and the Little Cutter, Part 3 29:33 Lu par elmay
The Licentiate Vidriera; Or, Doctor Glass-Case, Part 1 36:16 Lu par Bob Neufeld
The Licentiate Vidriera; Or, Doctor Glass-Case, Part 2 29:02 Lu par Bob Neufeld
The Deceitful Marriage 32:17 Lu par TriciaG
Dialogue Between Scipio and Berganza, Dogs of the Hospital of the Resurrection … 1:04:08 Lu par Barry Eads
Dialogue Between Scipio and Berganza, Dogs of the Hospital of the Resurrection … 1:01:04 Lu par TriciaG
The Little Gipsy Girl, Part 1 27:20 Lu par Grant Hurlock
The Little Gipsy Girl, Part 2 35:13 Lu par Grant Hurlock
The Little Gipsy Girl, Part 3 50:51 Lu par Grant Hurlock
The Little Gipsy Girl, Part 4 41:28 Lu par Grant Hurlock
The Generous Lover, Part 1 32:58 Lu par KirksVoice
The Generous Lover, Part 2 23:39 Lu par KirksVoice
The Generous Lover, Part 3 37:43 Lu par KirksVoice
The Spanish-English Lady, Part 1 27:15 Lu par Amy Gramour
The Spanish-English Lady, Part 2 28:25 Lu par Amy Gramour
The Spanish-English Lady, Part 3 27:08 Lu par Amy Gramour
The Force of Blood 41:42 Lu par Ulf Bjorklund
The Jealous Estramaduran, Part 1 41:05 Lu par dmbrought
The Jealous Estramaduran, Part 2 41:28 Lu par MaryAnn
The Illustrious Scullery-Maid, Part 1 28:25 Lu par Mary Herndon Bell
The Illustrious Scullery-Maid, Part 2 39:22 Lu par Mary Herndon Bell
The Illustrious Scullery-Maid, Part 3 27:32 Lu par Mary Herndon Bell
The Illustrious Scullery-Maid, Part 4 21:29 Lu par Mary Herndon Bell
The Two Damsels, Part 1 47:10 Lu par Bob Gonzalez
The Two Damsels, Part 2 34:19 Lu par Bob Gonzalez

Critiques

Well Read Stories, One Warning/Spoiler


(4 stars)

These are well-read stories, and for the most part are really good in content as well. One warning (and spoiler): I was a little put aback by (I think it was) The Force of Blood, in which the girl is raped by a stranger, but falls in love with him and marries him in the end. It will probably be offensive to anyone who has been sexually assaulted.

"The Force of Blood" made me sick


(3 stars)

Different societal norms, different culture, but "The Force of Blood" was horrible. The girl is raped, and years later, everyone is happy and rejoicing that she and her rapist are married! He never has any negative consequences of his actions. Sick.


(5 stars)

I is good to hear the books,but it takes time to digest it,so the book must be heard more then one time,it should be as meniy so it will make difference