Publication of Don Quixote
- When
- 1605
- Where
- Unspecified
- Episodes
- 1
Miguel de Cervantes published the first part of Don Quixote in January 1605. The work, a satire on chivalric romances, is widely regarded as the first modern novel and a founding text of Western literature.
Episodes
Background and detail
Publication Context. The novel was written in Early Modern Spanish and released as a single volume in 1605, internally divided into four parts. It was not conceived as the first part of a two-part set at the time of its initial release.
Literary Significance. Don Quixote is considered a founding work of Western literature and the first modern novel. It is one of the most translated and best-selling books in history, with many authors labeling it the best book of all time.
People involved
- Miguel de Cervantes · Author
Sources
- Miguel de Cervantes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
- Don Quixote Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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