El Quijote

*Don Quijote*, written by Miguel de Cervantes, is a Spanish novel that tells the story of a man who, inspired by chivalric books, becomes a knight-errant. He sets out on adventures with his faithful but practical squire, Sancho Panza, aiming to revive knighthood and justice. The novel humorously explores themes of imagination, reality, and idealism versus practicality. Though *Don Quijote* is often seen as a parody of old-fashioned tales, it also offers deep reflections on human nature, perception, and the power of dreams, making it a foundational work of Western literature.