The History of Don Quixote

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Set in early 17th-century Spain, this classic novel follows the adventures of an aging nobleman who, inspired by chivalric romances, sets out to revive knighthood. Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, he embarks on a series of misadventures, mistaking windmills for giants and peasants for princesses. Through humor and tragedy, the narrative explores themes of reality versus illusion, the nature of heroism, and the impact of literature on life, establishing itself as a cornerstone of Western literature.