Who wrote Don Quixote?

Who wrote Don Quixote?

• A. William Shakespeare
• B. Dante Alighieri
• C. Miguel de Cervantes
• D. Miguel de Unamuno

Answer: (C)

Miguel de Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, a landmark work that helped shape the modern novel and is a cornerstone of Spanish literature from the Golden Age. Cervantes published the first part in 1605 and the second part in 1615, weaving a playful yet insightful tale about a man who mistakes windmills for giants and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, who grounds the adventures in practical reality. This work stands out for its complex characters, its commentary on fiction and reality, and its lasting influence on how stories are told. The other writers listed come from different periods and genres: Dante Alighieri is the medieval Italian poet of the Divine Comedy, William Shakespeare is the English playwright known for his plays, and Miguel de Unamuno is a later Spanish author and philosopher.

Miguel de Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, a landmark work that helped shape the modern novel and is a cornerstone of Spanish literature from the Golden Age. Cervantes published the first part in 1605 and the second part in 1615, weaving a playful yet insightful tale about a man who mistakes windmills for giants and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, who grounds the adventures in practical reality. This work stands out for its complex characters, its commentary on fiction and reality, and its lasting influence on how stories are told. The other writers listed come from different periods and genres: Dante Alighieri is the medieval Italian poet of the Divine Comedy, William Shakespeare is the English playwright known for his plays, and Miguel de Unamuno is a later Spanish author and philosopher.