The timeless Spanish classic, now presented in a stunning hardcover edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, Don Quixote tells the tale of a man so captivated by chivalric romances that he resolves to become a knight-errant himself. Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote embarks on a series of adventures that unfold in wonderfully unpredictable ways.

Though Quixote’s imagination often leads him into absurd situations—such as mistaking windmills for giants—Sancho, in contrast, develops a shrewdness and practical wisdom. Together, the “mad” knight and his “wise” squire journey through the world, captivating readers’ imaginations for nearly four centuries.

Recognized as the first modern novel due to its innovative structure and playful exploration of literary forms, Don Quixote remains a seminal work in world literature. This Penguin Classics edition features John Rutherford’s acclaimed translation, which captures the full vigor and humor of Cervantes’s writing.