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- DictionaryDon Quix·o·te/ˌdän kēˈhōdē/
- 1. the hero of a romance (1605–15) by Cervantes, a satirical account of chivalric beliefs and conduct. The character of Don Quixote is typified by a romantic vision and naive, unworldly idealism.
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Don Quixote [a] [b] [c] is a Spanish epic novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It was originally published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615. Considered a founding work of Western literature, it is often labelled as the first modern novel [2] [3] and the greatest work ever written.
Don Quixote is considered by literary historians to be one of the most important books of all time, and it is often cited as the first modern novel. The character of Quixote became an archetype, and the word quixotic, used to mean the impractical pursuit of idealistic goals, entered common usage.
Originally conceived as a parody of the chivalric romances that had long been in literary vogue, it describes realistically what befalls an aging knight who, his head bemused by reading such romances, sets out on his old horse Rocinante, with his pragmatic squire, Sancho Panza, to seek adventure.
Mar 31, 2019 · Don Quixote is a novel that satirizes chivalric romances and embodies the Spanish spirit and history. It follows the adventures of a mad knight and his squire, who encounter life on the roads of Spain and challenge the conventions of fiction.
Don Quixote's "tilting at windmills" (jousting or otherwise fighting hand-to-hand with windmills) is symbolic of what Don Quixote considers his mission in life—to right...
Jun 4, 2016 · Learn Liberty explores how Don Quixote, a Spanish novel from 1605, challenges the status quo and defends individual freedom. Watch a video by Professor Eric Graf and discover the themes of honor, idealism, and resistance in the book.
Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote is a timeless masterpiece, first published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. Regarded as one of the most influential works in world literature, the novel follows the adventures of an aging gentleman, Alonso Quixano, who becomes convinced that he is a knight-errant named Don Quixote.
