I was wondering if any one would like to join a read along of Don Quixote the new Edith Grossman translation .It is one of those books you think you should have read like my self but haven’t got round to it ,This may be your chance ,this new translation has freshened the text and has gained praise from both Harold Bloom and Carlos Fuentes .the book is published in the U.K by Vintage Classic and in the U.S.A by Harper Perennial ,both editions appear to be the same length at 992 pages ,if there is interest i ll work out a timetable and plan to start late summer .
I’m in! Paging through the new Edith Grossman book Why Translation Matters today and thinking of this book. Serendipitous! A sign! Must read.
great ,gone see who else can get interested ,the Grossman why translation matters is one i want to get
great ,will work out times and dates soon
Will be on the lookout for the schedule. Posted about it today, and it looks like you picked up a few more participants. Will cross-post whenever the times and dates are set. Great idea!
great frances ,thanks for your post i m going to have a good look through the book to see what will work best as amount to read every week ,stu
I actually didn’t know there was a new translation by Edith Grossman! That’s very exciting news. I have already committed to too many things to be able to join the readalong, but I think it’s an excellent idea. I wish you all luck, and I’ll keep an eye out for this new translation for sure.
yes worth getting its the vintage classic edition
Sounds great, Stu. Count me in! Have always wanted to read Don Quixote, and have a convenient gap in the read along schedule at the time you mention…
oh great news sarah ,look forward to your insightful points
Ooh, me too, me too! I could do with some company to tackle this one – sounds like fun!
great news boof ,yes it is a chunk of a book and meant to be a really good read thou
I’m interested! This would be my first read-a-long ever, and I’ve been thinking I should read this book…
great shall be post a schedule soon
Found you through Frances. Have been meaning to read Don Quixote for years. Plus the Edith Grossman translation is most tempting, so count me in!
great ,thanks .Grossman is such a wonderful translator i think this edition is going a great read for us all ,stu
I have had this book for several years-count me in-
great mel ,i thinks a book people get and tends to sit on the shelf
I am definitely interested, and I’m already considering getting a UK copy (even though I’m in the US) because the cover is SO MUCH better!
great news ,i ll be posting start dates soon ,i prefer uk cover it is the classic image for don quixote