The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha

"The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha," written by Miguel de Cervantes, tells the story of an aging nobleman, Don Quixote, who, inspired by chivalric romances, sets out to revive knighthood. He dons old armor, adopts the name of a knight, and embarks on whimsical adventures, often mistaking mundane objects for grand foes, like windmills he believes to be giants. His loyal squire, Sancho Panza, provides a grounded contrast to Quixote's idealism. The novel explores themes of reality versus illusion, the nature of courage, and the complexities of human aspiration, cementing its status as one of literature's greatest works.