Don Quixote

Don Quixote is a novel by Miguel de Cervantes, first published in 1605. It tells the story of a man named Alonso Quixano, who, inspired by chivalric books, becomes a would-be knight, calling himself Don Quixote. He embarks on adventures to revive justice, often misinterpreting ordinary objects as heroic or magical. Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote's quests blend humor, idealism, and a critique of romantic notions of heroism. The novel explores themes of reality versus illusion and the power of imagination, making it a foundational work in Western literature.