Season 3 Episode 3

"Don Quixote" is a renowned novel written by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. First published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, it is considered one of the greatest works of literature in the Spanish language and a landmark in world literature. The story follows the adventures of a nobleman named Alonso Quixano, who loses his sanity after reading too many chivalry novels. He renames himself Don Quixote and sets off on a quest to revive chivalry, right wrongs, and protect the innocent. Accompanied by his loyal and practical-minded squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote embarks on a series of misadventures that blur the line between reality and his delusional imagination.

The radio presentation of "Don Quixote" through the "NBC University Theater" took place on April 15, 1950. This radio series was known for its adaptations of classic literary works, bringing them to life through dramatic performances. The episode featured an adaptation of the iconic novel, allowing listeners to experience the tale of Don Quixote's imaginative and often humorous escapades. While radio presentations cannot capture the visual aspects of the story, they relied on powerful performances and sound effects to transport audiences into the world of Don Quixote. The radio adaptation aimed to capture the spirit and essence of the novel, bringing Cervantes' enduring characters and their timeless adventures to a wider audience.

Books in Sound is a free podcast series that presents a collection of hundreds of the world’s greatest books through the magic of the performing arts.

Different from audiobooks: Instead of having a single narrator read an audiobook, these performances have a full cast of actors, suitable background music, and special effects that help define the drama.

Most presentations are from old time radio theater broadcasts that have been remastered to remove most of the hissing, clicking and volume fluctuations. Many of the presentations are from the 1930's and 1940's, so a significant amount of work went into the remastering process.

Most presentations are about one hour, some are multiple hours, and some are abbreviated presentation that last about half an hour, making this series wonderful for bedtime stories, self-improvement by learning about literature, or simply as a very imaginative form of entertainment.

The episodes are not sequential, but we do recommend listening to the complete collection starting with the first episode so that you can grow and benefit from the wide assortment of styles and content.

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