The Story of Don Quixote

"The Story of Don Quixote" by Arvid Paulson is an early 20th-century story that follows a man lost in dreams of knights and glory who decides to become a knight himself, and sets out to do good in the world, though he can't always grasp what is real and what is a figment of his imagination, leading to both funny and sad situations as he and his helper try to make their way in a world that does not understand them. Beginning with a man who decides to become a knight errant after reading too many books, the story presents the main character's early adventures, from renaming himself and his horse to his first battle against "giants" that are actually just windmills, the story showcases battles and acts of bravery, which all highlight the differences between make-believe and real-life. Along the way, readers follow him facing challenges, showcasing Don Quixote's courage, and offering a deeper look at what it means to be a hero and what part imagination plays in our lives.