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

It is with great pleasure that ***Al Rawiyat Forum*** and its ***Schools of Life*** program, under the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, invite you to attend a new session within the initiative *"**A Journey Through a Book**"*, titled: *"**Don Quixote: Between Dream and Reality**"* This session will explore the novel *"Don Quixote"* by the world-renowned Spanish author *Miguel de Cervantes*, through an in-depth analytical reading highlighting its symbols, satirical style, and profound impact on human literature. The session features academic and literary critic *Dr. Shaaban*, with moderation by Professor Dalia Abu Al-Ata. It 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 Atef):* *Don Quixote* is one of the greatest novels in the history of world literature and is considered the pioneering work of the modern European novel. Published in two parts (1605 and 1615), it follows the journey of an elderly knight who becomes obsessed with chivalric romances and embarks on imaginary adventures accompanied by his squire, *Sancho Panza*. The novel is a sharp critique of illusions, a satirical portrayal of heroism, and raises profound questions about the relationship between reality and fantasy, the 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 that blends humor, wisdom, and humanity, continuing to inspire writers and thinkers around the world for centuries. **The event is open to all ** We look forward to your attendance