Don Chisciotti and Sanciu Panza

by Giovanni Meli, Gaetano Cipolla (Translator)

This is not a translation of the Spanish novel by Cervantes, but an entirely original rethinking of the archetypal couple of Don Quijote and his squire Sancho, written in verse and from a Sicilian perspective. The Sicilian text appears next to the English verse translation by Gaetano Cipolla who also provided extensive notes and a comprehensive introduction

255 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1787

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[Osiris Oliphant]

(Cantu quintu)


Disguised, he roams at night alone;
Hiding in any nook or cranny;
he enjoys the company of vagabonds;
however, donkeys are his real diversion;

he protects them and looks after all their needs,
treating them as real family and friends
since he remains a true friend
of all who are bizarre, capricious and bold.