Which Spanish writer authored 'Don Quixote'?

Which Spanish writer authored 'Don Quixote'? Miguel de Cervantes authored Don Quixote. Its Spanish title is El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha, and the novel follows a country gentleman who becomes convinced that he is a wandering knight.

Cervantes published the first part in 1605 and the second part in 1615. The book blends comedy, adventure, social criticism, and reflection on storytelling, contrasting Don Quixote's imagined world with the practical outlook of his companion, Sancho Panza.

The novel is widely regarded as a foundational work of Western literature and is often called the first modern novel. Cervantes drew on popular chivalric romances while parodying their exaggerated heroes, magical quests, and improbable adventures.

A common misconception is that Don Quixote was written as one volume. It appeared in two parts, and a counterfeit continuation published in 1614 prompted Cervantes to complete his own second part. The title character's name is commonly spelled “Quixote” in English but “Quijote” in modern Spanish.