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Don Quijote de la Mancha is a novel written by Miguel de Cervantes, published in two parts (1605 and 1615), considered the first modern novel and one of the most important works of world literature. It narrates the adventures of Alonso Quijano, a hidalgo who goes mad reading chivalric books and decides to become a wandering knight, adopting the name Don Quijote. Accompanied by his squire Sancho Panza, he embarks on a series of absurd adventures in which he confuses reality with his ideal chivalric fantasies, such as when he attacks windmills believing they are giants. The work is a parody of chivalric books that stands out for its humor, its psychological depth, and its innovative narrative, mixing realism and fantasy. Throughout the novel, Don Quijote maintains an unshakeable idealism while Sancho Panza represents practical sense, and both characters evolve in their relationship. The novel ends with Don Quijote recovering his sanity before dying, renouncing chivalric books but maintaining his noble spirit. It has been translated into numerous languages and has decisively influenced world literature.