One of the greatest works of literature, Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes tells the story of a nobleman, Alonso Quixano, who becomes so enamored with chivalric romances that he adopts the persona of Don Quixote and sets off on a series of absurd adventures as a knight-errant. Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote encounters windmills he believes to be giants, damsels in distress, and other misguided attempts to restore justice to the world. The novel is both a satire of the chivalric tradition and a profound exploration of idealism, sanity, and reality. Cervantes' masterpiece blends humor, tragedy, and deep philosophical questions about human nature, identity, and the pursuit of personal honor. It remains a timeless exploration of the tension between dreams and reality, and the folly of attempting to reshape the world according to one’s vision.