Don Quixote Vol I

As a pioneering work of Western literature, this Spanish novel explores the adventures of an aging nobleman who becomes enamored with chivalric ideals and sets out to revive knightly virtues. His delusions lead to a series of comedic and poignant encounters, reflecting themes of reality versus illusion. Published in two parts in the early 17th century, it is celebrated as the first modern novel and remains one of the most-translated and revered works in literary history.