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First published in 1605, Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes is a timeless satire of chivalric romance and one of the most influential novels in world literature. Part 1 follows Alonso Quixano, a country gentleman so captivated by tales of knights and noble quests that he reinvents himself as Don Quixote, the self-styled "Knight of the Sorrowful Face." With his loyal but skeptical squire, Sancho Panza, he sets out across La Mancha in search of adventure-tilting at windmills he mistakes for giants, freeing criminals who repay him with insults, and entangling himself in the lives of shepherds, innkeepers, and star-crossed lovers.Across fifty-two chapters, Cervantes blends farce, pathos, and biting social commentary, creating a vivid portrait of idealism at odds with reality. This modernized edition of Part 1 preserves the humor, humanity, and layered storytelling that have inspired readers for over four centuries, offering both an engaging comic tale and a profound meditation on dreams, delusions, and the human spirit.
About the author
Miguel de Cervantes (1547 - 1616) was a Spanish writer born in Alcalá de Henares, best known for his masterpiece Don Quixote, often regarded as the first modern novel. His adventurous life included military service, captivity in Algiers, and years of financial hardship, yet his wit and insight shaped one of literature's most enduring works. He died in Madrid in 1616.
