Why is Don Quixote so famous?

Answer 1

It's about real people.

Answer 2

Don Quixote is famous for being one of the earliest examples of a modern novel and for its exploration of complex themes such as reality vs. illusion and madness vs. sanity. The character of Don Quixote, who tilts at windmills and sees the world through a romantic and chivalric lens, has become an enduring symbol of idealism and the power of imagination.

Answer 3

Lots of people would debate that it is the most influential work of literature, pointing instead to texts such as Shakespeare's plays, Milton's Paradise Lost, or even The Bible (though some consider its influence due to its status as sacred text rather than literature).

Answer 4

It's considered the prototype of the modern novel

Answer 5

it wa an exmaple of a picaresque and allegorical novel

Answer 6

The modern novel

Answer 7

Because it is. Read it and you'll see.