An aging Spanish nobleman, inspired by tales of chivalry, becomes the errant knight Don Quixote. Accompanied by his loyal squire Sancho Panza, he embarks on absurd and touching adventures, battling windmills and chasing idealistic dreams. Don Quixote is a rich, satirical masterpiece that examines reality versus illusion, the power of literature, and the enduring human desire to find meaning and purpose—even when the world calls it madness.
About Miguel de Cervantes
A Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's preeminent novelists. His masterpiece, Don Quixote, is considered the first modern novel and a foundational work of Western literature. Cervantes's work satirized chivalric romances while exploring themes of idealism, reality, and the human imagination, leaving an unparalleled legacy on the development of the novel.
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