A Journey Through a Book - Don Quixote: Between Dream and Reality

It is with great pleasure that ***Al Rawiyat Forum*** and the ***Life Schools Program***, under the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, invite you to attend a new session as part of the *"**Journey Through a Book**"* initiative, titled: *"**Don Quixote: Between Dream and Reality**"* This session will explore the novel *"Don Quixote"* by the world-renowned Spanish writer *Miguel de Cervantes*, through an in-depth analytical reading highlighting its symbolism, satirical style, and impact on human literature. The session features academic and literary critic *Dr. Shaaban*, with dialogue moderated by Professor Dalia Abu Al-Ata. The event will take place on *Sunday, September 28, 2025*, at ***7:00 PM***, at Safa Art and Design Library – Al Wasl Road, Dubai. *About the novel (Arabic translation by Dr. Refaat El-Atef):* *Don Quixote* is one of the greatest novels in the history of world literature and is considered the pioneering modern novel in Europe. Published in two parts (1605 and 1615), it follows the journey of an elderly knight influenced by chivalric tales, who embarks on imaginary adventures accompanied by his squire *Sancho Panza*. The novel offers a sharp critique of illusions, a satirical portrayal of heroism, and raises profound questions about the relationship between reality and fantasy, individual and society, madness and wisdom. *About the author:* *Miguel de Cervantes* (1547–1616) is regarded as a pioneer of Spanish literature. He lived a life full of upheavals, participated in naval battles, endured captivity, poverty, and censorship. Despite all this, he left behind an eternal literary masterpiece combining humor, wisdom, and humanity, which has continued to inspire writers and thinkers around the world for centuries. **The invitation is open to all ** We look forward to your attendance