Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

ABOUT CERVANTES

Don Quixote (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha), generally regarded as the first modern novel, was written by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). It tells the story of the quests of the mad Quixote, who views the world through the lens of tales of chivalry. It is often compared in its genius, depth, and continued timeliness to the works of Shakespeare.

There is a museum in Guanajuato, Mexico devoted to works of art based on Quijote: http://www.guanajuato.gob.mx/museo/.