Don Quixote: The First of the Wannabes

Turn next to Don Quixote, a wannabe knight-errant whose infamous exploits mark a pivotal moment in the history of literature. Explore his fantastic adventures and meet Sancho Panza, who is perhaps literature's first antihero. See why this novel is so innovative and how it has influenced writers in the centuries since its publication.

English
  • Originally Aired March 7, 2014
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created July 3, 2020 by
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  • Modified November 22, 2025 by
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