Don Quixote

Style and Technique

«Don Quixote» by Miguel de Cervantes is one of the greatest works of world literature, written in the genre of picaresque romantic satire. The author employs a unique style, blending elements of chivalric romances with a realistic depiction of everyday life in Spain at the time. The work is rich in irony and satire, critiquing the social norms and ideals of the era. Cervantes skillfully plays with perspectives, presenting the story both from within, through Don Quixote's eyes, and from without, through the narrator, thus creating a multi-layered narrative space. A distinctive feature of the work is its structure, divided into two parts, each with its own plot, yet together forming a cohesive narrative where reflections on reality and fantasy, truth and illusion intertwine, creating a profound philosophical subtext.