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

We are pleased to invite you to 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 renowned Spanish author *Miguel de Cervantes*, through an in-depth analytical reading that highlights its symbolism, satirical style, and impact on world literature. The session will feature academic and literary critic *Dr. Shaaban*, with dialogue moderated by Professor Dalia Abu Al-Ata. It will be held on *Sunday, September 28, 2025*, at ***7:00 PM***, at Safa Arts 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 influenced by chivalric tales, who embarks on imaginary adventures accompanied by his squire, *Sancho Panza*. The novel is a sharp critique of illusions, a satirical portrayal of the concept of heroism, and raises profound questions about the relationship between reality and fantasy, the individual and society, and 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 immortal literary masterpiece that blends humor, wisdom, and humanity, continuing to inspire writers and thinkers around the world for centuries. **Open invitation** We look forward to your attendance