Don Quixote

Published in 1605, Don Quixote stands as a landmark in literary history—many consider it the inaugural modern novel. Yet its significance goes far beyond being a historical milestone. Countless readers and scholars continue to regard it as unsurpassed in its genre. The narrative follows a man so captivated by chivalric romances that he resolves to become a knight-errant himself—a roaming hero modeled after legendary figures like Lancelot. The self-proclaimed knight, who adopts the name Don Quixote, and his faithful companion Sancho Panza stumble through a series of ridiculous misadventures, but their seemingly foolish journey yields an unexpected treasure: a friendship that will endure through the ages.