Miguel de Cervantes

These tyrants are called Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare, and Luiz de Camöens.

Author’s Preface to the First American Edition 1917

And so, remarkably, here it is: Jacques Brel as novelist Miguel de Cervantes, beginning to tell the story of his book, as he changes into 'Don Quixote -- venturing forth on his deranged journey for the first time.

Robert J. Elisberg: An Impossible Story of "The Impossible Dream" Robert J. Elisberg 2011

In fact, you could do a complete tour of sites mentioned in the Miguel de Cervantes book by following any of many Don Quixote routes outlined by the Spanish government, covering more than 600 miles in the La Mancha region.

Terri Colby: Visiting The Ancient Skyscrapers Of Cuenca, Spain Terri Colby 2011

And so, remarkably, here it is: Jacques Brel as novelist Miguel de Cervantes, beginning to tell the story of his book, as he changes into 'Don Quixote -- venturing forth on his deranged journey for the first time.

Robert J. Elisberg: An Impossible Story of "The Impossible Dream" Robert J. Elisberg 2011

Salazar refers to what is perhaps Spain's most famous novel, Don Quixote de la Mancha, by Miguel de Cervantes.

Mark C. Miller: Spain Claims it Originated French Kissing -- and Sues France 2010

Salazar refers to what is perhaps Spain's most famous novel, Don Quixote de la Mancha, by Miguel de Cervantes.

Mark C. Miller: Spain Claims it Originated French Kissing -- and Sues France 2010

In Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes records a tradition that King Arthur took the form of a raven when he died, a bird-mediated miracle that would allow him one day to rule again.

Birdology Sy Montgomery 2010

In 1614, when Miguel de Cervantes was slow to produce the second volume of "Don Quixote," an anonymous author wrote his or her own continuation of the saga to much acclaim.

Where No Man Has Gone Before 2009

Supposedly, back in the 1920s, booksellers in Barcelona Catalonia decided to honour Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quichotte, who died on this day in 1616.

Today is World Book and Copyright Day Michel-Adrien Sheppard 2009

Supposedly, back in the 1920s, booksellers in Barcelona Catalonia decided to honour Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quichotte, who died on this day in 1616.

Archive 2009-04-01 Michel-Adrien Sheppard 2009