First thing you need to know about the book is that it’s an old book. Part 1 was published in 1605 and part 2 was published in 1615. The version in which I’m reading is translated by Edith Grossman. It’s translated because the original version is written in Spanish by Miguel De Cervantes. Don Quixote is considered the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age. Don Quixote regularly appears high on lists of the greatest works of fiction ever published. On some lists it is even considered “the best literary work ever written.” This book is about Alonso Quijano, who reads too many chivalric books and tries to revive chivalry. It is one of the best books ever written and is very humorous.
My Grandfather was a professor of Spanish literature and he knew practically all the Don Quixote stories. No exaggeration. He told us so many that I consider them part of my childhood. My grandfather told them in his own words so it was bit clearer than the translated version, but they’re still really good.