El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha

*Don Quijote* is a novel by Miguel de Cervantes that follows an aging man who becomes so absorbed in chivalric books that he decides to adopt the role of a knight-errant. Imagining himself on noble quests, he rides his horse through Spain, often misunderstanding reality. His idealism and misguided bravery highlight themes of illusion versus reality, and human folly. The story combines humor with deep reflection on the nature of dreams, honesty, and social values. It’s considered a foundational work of modern Western literature, exploring how aspiration and imagination shape and distort perceptions of the world.