https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cervantes-library--7109395enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9419fde68ad296b2362cae13761dc35.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cervantes-library--7109395Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:31:12 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comHere is gathered, for the delight of all good listeners, the library of Miguel de Cervantes, wherein knights mistake basins for helmets, shepherds sing of love, captives dream of liberty, rogues practice their arts, and wisdom often rides in company...false43f0b99d-b8f8-5bd3-a63d-9f3296e76714serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-introductory-remarks--72540318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540318Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:25:33 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which we are gently introduced to a rare collection of tales termed "exemplary" for their instructive nature, penned by a singular genius rooted deeply in the character of his native soil. The author, with a modest yet earnest voice, offers...599false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-1-the-lady-cornelia-part-1--72540320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540320Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which two young and noble Spaniards, drawn by youthful ardour and destiny, find themselves entwined in a mysterious nocturnal encounter involving a beautiful lady of seclusion and a newborn infant left at their door, amidst the shadowy streets and...2270false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-1-the-lady-cornelia-part-2--72540321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540321Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a lady of noble bearing, bereft and trembling, finds refuge with two Spanish gentlemen who vow to shield her from the calamities that have overtaken her, whilst a brother’s wrath and a duke’s shadow both loom near. The story unfolds with...2085false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-1-the-lady-cornelia-part-3--72540322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540322Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the fortunes of noble hearts entwine amid uncertain searches and secret trusts, as loyalty and affection strive to overcome shadows of doubt and absence. The tender ties of kinship and the delicate honour of promises bind the characters in a...2052false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-2-rinconete-and-cortadillo-part-1--72540319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540319Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which two youthful wayfarers, bound more by circumstance than design, encounter each other upon a sun-scorched road and exchange tales of hardship and humble arts, setting forth together on a path through the bustling streets and secret societies...2070false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-2-rinconete-and-cortadillo-part-2--72540329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540329Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which two youthful companions present themselves for initiation into a mysterious brotherhood, where they are received with solemn ceremonies, kindly bestowed new names, and introduced to a curious assembly of characters both grave and gallant....1930false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-2-rinconete-and-cortadillo-part-3--72540326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540326Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the reader is admitted to a curious confederacy of knaves and cutpurses convening beneath the roof of their burly leader Monipodio, where quarrels and reconciliations mingle with the rattling of broken plates and the clatter of humble...1774false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-3-the-licentiate-vidriera-or-doctor-glass-case-part-1--72540325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540325Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a youth of humble origin, endowed with remarkable learning and austere resolve, embarks on a journey through the renowned cities and courts of Europe, seeking knowledge and experience beyond the cloisters of Salamanca. A strange and...2177false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-3-the-licentiate-vidriera-or-doctor-glass-case-part-2--72540345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540345Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a man transformed by misfortune and madness traverses the streets and courts of a great city, sharing sharp and whimsical reflections on poets, painters, tradesmen, and the follies of society, all while encased in a fragile and transparent...1743false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-4-the-deceitful-marriage--72540323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540323Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a soldier, weakened by trials both physical and matrimonial, recounts to an old friend the curious and troublesome circumstances of his deceitful marriage, steeped in folly and beguilement. The narrative unfolds with a delicate mingling of...1938false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-5-dialogue-between-scipio-and-berganza-part-1--72540324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540324Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which two dogs, marveling at the mysterious gift of speech granted to them, engage in a candid and reflective discourse on their lives, masters, and the human follies they have observed, revealing a world fraught with folly, vice, and unexpected...3849false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-5-dialogue-between-scipio-and-berganza-part-2--72540341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540341Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a sagacious dog recounts his adventures alongside soldiers, gipsies, and players, whilst encountering the dark arts and human follies, revealing a curious blend of wit and wisdom veiled beneath the guise of canine discourse. Amidst tales of...3665false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-6-the-little-gipsy-girl-part-1--72540333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540333Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the charm and grace of a young gipsy maiden captivate the citizens of Madrid, revealing a rare blend of wit, beauty, and virtuous spirit amidst her nomadic tribe. In this encounter, notions of love and honour are delicately weighed, as a...1641false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-6-the-little-gipsy-girl-part-2--72540327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540327Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a noble youth, captivated by the lively and free-spirited Preciosa, is introduced to the laws and customs of the gipsy fellowship, revealing a life at once wild and governed by a peculiar honour and liberty. Their mingled discourse of poetry,...2113false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-6-the-little-gipsy-girl-part-3--72540330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540330Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a courtly youth, entranced by the enchanting Preciosa, gradually immerses himself in the ways of a roving band of gipsies, yielding to the potent sway of love and the chief among their secretive customs. Amidst adventures and rival...3052false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-6-the-little-gipsy-girl-part-4--72540328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540328Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the melodious praises and dignified reflection of a radiant maiden unfold amid the rustic revelry of gipsies, revealing the purity of soul that outshines mere outward beauty. The tale deepens with unexpected trials and a stirring journey...2489false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-7-the-generous-lover-part-1--72540343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540343Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a captive Christian, held amidst the ruins of Nicosia, recounts with heartfelt melancholy the story of his passionate love and profound woe, while finding unexpected companionship in a young Turk who yearns for a better faith and offers...1979false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-7-the-generous-lover-part-2--72540348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540348Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a fair Christian maiden, newly purchased at a turbulent assembly of pashas, becomes the coveted prize of powerful men and is entrusted to the care of a cunning cadi whose schemes entwine with the fates of captive souls. Amidst this web of...1420false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-7-the-generous-lover-part-3--72540335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540335Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a tale unfolds of captivity and cunning amidst the turmoils of the Mediterranean, where love and honour entwine with stratagems and the tides of fate. The narrative gently reveals the trials and devotions of souls bound by misfortune, yet...2264false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-8-the-spanish-english-lady-part-1--72540331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540331Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a fair Spanish maiden, snatched from her native land and reared amidst English gentility, becomes the centre of tender affections and royal attentions, her virtues and beauty casting a luminous spell upon all who behold her. Amidst the...1636false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-8-the-spanish-english-lady-part-2--72540332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540332Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a valiant young English captain returns laden with spoils and honour from a sea expedition, presenting his beloved Isabella and her parents at court, where joy and splendour mingle with intrigue and peril. Amidst regal favour and heartfelt...1706false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-8-the-spanish-english-lady-part-3--72540337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540337Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a noble-hearted maiden, having endured great trials and the fading of her beauty, journeys to a foreign land under royal protection, awaiting the uncertain return of her beloved with steadfast devotion and quiet dignity. The tale unfolds...1629false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-9-the-force-of-blood--72540339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540339Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a night walk by a serene river leads an honourable family into unexpected calamity, unveiling the cruel designs of a misguided youth and the quiet dignity of a wronged maiden; and in the unfolding of sorrow and secrecy, the tender threads of...2503false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-10-the-jealous-estramaduran-part-1--72540344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540344Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a wealthy and jealous Estramaduran nobleman, having amassed a fortune in the Indies, returns to Spain and imprisons his youthful bride within a fortress-like household to guard her fidelity. Meanwhile, a crafty and dissolute gallant contrives...2466false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-10-the-jealous-estramaduran-part-2--72540346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540346Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a youthful musician, under the guise of devotion and obedience, gains secret admission to a secluded household where a lady's constrained existence is punctuated by music and intrigue, while oaths and artifices weave a delicate interplay of...2489false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-11-the-illustrious-scullery-maid-part-1--72540338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540338Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which two young gentlemen of noble birth, weary of the conventional paths laid out for them, embark on a journey that leads them through the lively streets and rustic inns of Spain, where they encounter a captivating scullery-maid whose beauty and...1706false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-11-the-illustrious-scullery-maid-part-2--72540334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540334Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which two wayward comrades find themselves enlisted into humble service at a bustling inn in Toledo, where rustic life intertwines with the cunning designs of amorous maids and the unpredictable travails of city labour. Their rustic pursuits, beset...2363false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-11-the-illustrious-scullery-maid-part-3--72540347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540347Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the quiet humours and discreet intrigues of an inn’s household unfold, as a humble hostler's secret verses lead to tender, unspoken yearnings and a spirited bargain for a water-carrier’s ass gives rise to curious controversy and public jest....1653false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-11-the-illustrious-scullery-maid-part-4--72540336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540336Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a mysterious lady entrusts a newborn child to the care of humble hosts under a veil of secrecy, setting into motion a tale of concealed lineage and noble fortune. The subsequent arrival of noblemen and unexpected reunions weave a tapestry of...1290false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-12-the-two-damsels-part-1--72540340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540340Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which two young travellers of noble birth, each veiled in disguise and harbouring deep sorrow, find themselves sharing a chamber at an inn near Seville, where confessions and secrets unfold amidst the shadows of the night. With the dawn comes...2831false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exemplary-novels-story-12-the-two-damsels-part-2--72540342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72540342Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the tangled affections and jealousies of noble hearts are unveiled amid the stirring backdrop of perilous journeys and bold disguises, revealing the complex interplay of love, honour, and destiny as they converge in a city fraught with...2060false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-commendatory-verses--73865612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865612Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the author, weighed down by doubts and the shadow of learned critics, presents a humble yet earnest preface to the adventures of the noble Don Quixote of La Mancha, accompanied by a series of playful and pensive commendatory verses reflecting...650false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-preface-dedication--73865613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865613Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the author, with a modest and respectful tone, dedicates his forthcoming work to a noble patron, expressing hope for protection and favour amidst the critical eyes of the world. Thus, with humble sincerity, he seeks to present his tale under...1010false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-1--73865615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865615Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a gentleman of La Mancha, given to the study of tales of chivalry, becomes so enamoured with the virtues and exploits of knights-errant that he resolves to assume the gallant guise himself, polishing armour and bestowing noble names upon his...740false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-2--73865617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865617Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a gentleman of La Mancha, inspired beyond reason by the chivalric tales of old, embarks upon his first quest in armour most ill-fitting and on his noble steed Rocinante, fraught with lofty hopes yet beset by doubts of his unknighted state. He...838false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-3--73865618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865618Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a madly valiant gentleman, resolved to become a knight-errant, persuades a jocular innkeeper to dub him with solemn ceremony and undertake the traditional vigil over his armour, much to the amusement and bewilderment of all present. As he...877false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-4--73865619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865619Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the newly knighted Don Quixote sets forth with a gallant heart, seeking to amend wrongs and find a worthy squire, and swiftly intervenes to demand justice for a chastised servant with undaunted fervour. Following this first exploit, he...879false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-5--73865623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865623Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a beleaguered knight, bruised and dust-covered, enacts grand tales from his cherished books to a bewildered peasant who recognises him as a fellow villager rather than the heroes he claims to be; homeward bound and the subject of concern, his...580false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-6--73865624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865624Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a small company, armed with holy water and good judgment, undertakes the solemn task of sorting through a vast collection of knightly romances and courtly poems to decide which shall be condemned to the flames and which spared for their merit...940false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-7--73865625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865625Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which Don Quixote endures the burning and disappearance of his cherished books, attributing their loss to the malevolent designs of a spiteful magician, while wavering between reason and madness under the watchful care of his friends. Thereafter,...701false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-8--73865627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865627Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the valiant Don Quixote, mistaking windmills for giants, embarks upon a blustery and ill-fated battle that leaves him bruised but undeterred, whilst his faithful squire Sancho Panza continues in quiet disbelief yet loyal admiration. Following...1067false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-9--73865628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865628Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the curious narrator recounts his fortunate discovery of an ancient Arabic manuscript detailing the valiant exploits of Don Quixote, prompting a translation that reveals the continuing combat between our knight and the fiery Biscayan. The...747false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-10--73865631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865631Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which Sancho anxiously tends to his master's wounds and entreats Don Quixote to grant him the governorship of a newly won island, whilst the knight philosophises upon the nobility and hardships of chivalric adventure. Together they press onward...722false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-11--73865633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865633Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the valiant Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, receive a rustic and hearty welcome from a band of hospitable goatherds, sharing humble fare whilst the knight expounds at length upon the bygone virtues of a golden age and the...815false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-12--73865634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865634Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a curiosity-beguiling story is recounted concerning the death of a learned young man, Chrysostom, whose heart was claimed by the elusive shepherdess Marcela, a maiden famed for her radiant beauty and steadfast independence. The narrative...804false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-13--73865636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865636Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which our valiant knight Don Quixote and his companions set forth to witness the mournful burial of the shepherd Chrysostom, encountering travellers with whom he engages in learned discourse upon the noble and arduous vocation of knights-errant,...1271false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-14--73865637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865637Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a mournful lay is recited, lamenting the anguish of unrequited love and despair, followed by the mysterious and eloquent appearance of the shepherdess Marcela, who with admirable reason and grace defends her freedom and innocence against the...1133false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-15--73865640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865640Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza, after a fruitless search in the forest, are cruelly set upon by a band of carriers, leading to a sorely battered mistress and steed alike, soon followed by reflections on knighthood's perils and...1031false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-16--73865642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865642Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the valiant yet wounded Don Quixote finds refuge at a humble inn, where his fanciful mind transforms common folk into noble figures and his faithful squire Sancho Panza tends to their shared ailments amid the rustic surroundings. In the quiet...1054false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-17--73865643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865643Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the valiant Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza endure the bruises and buffets of an eventful night at what they mistake for a castle, only to discover it is a humble inn, inciting discourse on the noble rules of knight-errantry...1163false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-18--73865645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865645Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the valiant yet deluded Don Quixote perceives common droves of sheep as two mighty armies arrayed for battle, charging bravely into the fray despite the resulting bruises and broken teeth that offend his chivalric dignity. His faithful squire...1483false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-19--73865648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865648Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the valiant Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza encounter a mysterious procession of mourners bearing a bier by night, leading to a spirited defence of honour and mistaken identity amidst the shadows. Their adventure, marked by...1017false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-20--73865650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865650Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the brave and resolute Don Quixote embarks upon a daunting nocturnal quest, undeterred by ominous sounds and his faithful squire Sancho's timid protests, only to find that his imagined perils are but the echoes of a humble fulling mill. The...1834false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-21--73865651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865651Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which Don Quixote, interpreting a barber's brass basin as the enchanted helmet of Mambrino, engages in a chivalrous encounter that amuses and exasperates his faithful squire Sancho Panza. As they journey forth, Sancho articulates his longing for...1591false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-22--73865655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865655Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the valiant Don Quixote encounters a grim procession of chained galley slaves and, moved by their various tales of misfortune, attempts to liberate them in the name of justice and chivalry. Yet, his noble intentions are met with ingratitude...1487false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-23--73865657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865657Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which our valiant knight and his faithful squire seek refuge in the rugged Sierra Morena, encountering a host of curious circumstances including stolen beasts, discovered treasures, and a mysterious ragged youth wandering the wilds in apparent...1610false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-24--73865660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865660Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which Don Quixote encounters a ragged and sorrowful gentleman named Cardenio, who relates a tale of noble birth, thwarted love, and complicated friendships woven with honour and jealousy. Their discourse is interrupted by sudden madness and...1282false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-25--73865661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865661Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the noble Don Quixote, seeking to emulate the famed knight Amadis of Gaul, retires to a solitary mountain glade to perform a penance of sorrow and madness for his beloved Dulcinea, whilst his faithful squire Sancho Panza reluctantly prepares...2198false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-26--73865663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865663Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which Don Quixote, pondering the nature of knightly madness atop a rocky height, chooses to emulate the lamenting love of Amadis rather than the furious madness of Roland, composing plaintive verses to his distant Dulcinea as he endures solitude...1030false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-27--73865665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865665Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a crafty scheme is set afoot by the curate and barber, involving curious disguises, to persuade a certain mad gentleman to abandon his chosen solitude for a more auspicious destiny. Meanwhile, in a shaded mountain glen, a plaintive voice...2328false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-28--73865667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865667Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a solitary damsel of astonishing beauty and sorrowful countenance reveals her tale of love betrayed and honour imperilled beneath a rustic guise in the lonely mountains, stirring delicate sympathy in those who chance upon her. Her lament...2068false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-29--73865669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865669Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a distressed lady of noble birth reveals her sorrowful tale to a company of benevolent men, among whom an afflicted gentleman recognises a shared history and offers his devoted aid, kindling a cautious hope of justice and restoration. Thus,...1620false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-30--73865671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865671Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a clever lady, professing to be a dispossessed princess, entreats the aid of the valiant Don Quixote to reclaim her lost realm from a malignant giant, offering him marriage and royalty in return, thus weaving a tale as fanciful and enchanting...1413false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-31--73865674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865674Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the valiant Don Quixote receives a report from his loyal squire Sancho about the fair Dulcinea, whose humble labours in the fields contrast amusingly with the knight’s lofty imaginings of her grandeur, whilst they pause to refresh at a...1271false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-32--73865676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865676Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which Don Quixote and his companions return to the inn, stirring lively debate among the host and guests concerning the merits and truths of chivalric romances, which are as delightful as they are disputed. Amidst this discourse, the party’s...928false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-33--73865677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865677Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which the ardent Anselmo, beset by an earnest but perilous curiosity regarding his wife's fidelity, implores his loyal friend Lothario to test the virtue of the fair Camilla by attempting to win her affection, a trial conceived with a strange blend...2865false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-quixote-volume-i-part-1-chapter-34--73865680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73865680Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraIn which a well-meant scheme to test a lady’s fidelity descends into a tangled web of deception, where friendship and honour are strained by suspicion and secret designs, and a lady’s virtue is called into question amidst cunning stratagems and...2762false236full