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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547–1616) was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright, considered one of the most important figures in world literature. His masterpiece, Don Quixote, is often cited as the first modern novel and remains a cornerstone of Western literary tradition.
Known for: Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
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Don Quixote: The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha
Don Quixote is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. It tells the story of a nobleman who, after reading too many chivalric romances, loses his sanity and sets out to become a knight-errant, accompanied by his loyal squire Sancho Panza. The work is a parody of chivalric ideals and a profound reflection on reality, madness, and identity. It is widely regarded as the first modern novel and one of the most influential works in world literature.
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From Alonso Quixano to Don Quixote: The Birth of a Dream
Alonso Quixano was a minor nobleman of La Mancha, leading a quiet and comfortable life surrounded by his books. But those books—filled with tales of knights, enchanted forests, and virtuous ladies—worked upon his mind like an intoxicating spirit. He read them day and night until their legends became...
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Sancho Panza and the Companionship of Reality
When Don Quixote set out again, he was no longer alone. He persuaded his neighbor, Sancho Panza, a simple farmer, to join him as his squire. To Sancho, he promised an island to govern—a fantastical reward for a fantastical faith. Sancho accepted, half out of greed, half out of curiosity, and togethe...
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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547–1616) was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright, considered one of the most important figures in world literature. His masterpiece, Don Quixote, is often cited as the first modern novel and remains a cornerstone of Western literary tradition.
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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547–1616) was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright, considered one of the most important figures in world literature. His masterpiece, Don Quixote, is often cited as the first modern novel and remains a cornerstone of Western literary tradition.
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