Don Quixote (Miguel de Cervantes)

"Don Quixote," a novel by Miguel de Cervantes published in the early 17th century, follows an aging nobleman, Alonso Quixano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he loses touch with reality. He imagines himself a knight, adopting the name Don Quixote, and embarks on a quest to revive chivalry, accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza. The story explores themes of idealism versus realism, the nature of perception, and the transformative power of imagination. Renowned for its rich characters and satirical commentary on society, it is considered one of the first modern novels in Western literature.