Don Quijote 1

"The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha" by Miguel de Cervantes is a foundational work of Western literature that tells the story of Alonso Quixano, a Spanish nobleman who, influenced by romantic tales of chivalry, embarks on adventurous pursuits. The novel explores themes of perception, reality, and imagination as Quixano's fascination with chivalric books leads him to see the world through a uniquely idealized lens. Recognized as one of the most influential and highly regarded literary works ever written, it is often considered the first modern novel.