“Don Quixote of La Mancha,” written by Miguel de Cervantes, follows the adventures of Alonso Quijano, a delusional nobleman who self-proclaims as Don Quixote and becomes a wandering knight.

Don Quixote Summary

Accompanied by his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, he battles windmills he believes to be giants and undertakes absurd quests. The novel is a satire of medieval chivalry and a reflection on reality and fantasy.

Don Quixote encounters characters like Dulcinea, an idealized lady, and faces disillusionments. As the story unfolds, his sanity gradually returns, exploring themes of identity, madness, and the power of imagination to shape reality.