Don Quixote de la Mancha

Don Quixote de la Mancha is the fictional protagonist of the novel Don Quixote, considered one of the greatest works of literature ever written. The novel was written by Miguel de Cervantes and published in two parts between 1605 and 1615. Don Quixote is a knight-errant who sets out on a series of adventures, often with hilarious and tragic results. He is known for his idealism, his sense of chivalry, and his tendency to confuse reality with fantasy. Don Quixote has become an cultural icon and continues to be widely read and studied today.