Don Quixote isa landmark work in Western literature that tells the story of a nobleman, Don Quixote, who becomes so obsessed with chivalric romances that he sets out on his own misguided adventures as a self-declared knight. Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote tilts at windmills, mistaking them for giants, and embarks on a series of humorous and poignant exploits. The novel explores themes of reality versus illusion, the clash between old ideals and modern life, and the nature of heroism. This work central to the Western canon because it is often regarded as the first modern novel, blending realism with satire, comedy with tragedy, and creating complex, multi-dimensional characters.
