Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Definition
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer and author of the famous novel "Don Quixote." He is considered one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language.
Analogy
Imagine if J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, was from Spain and wrote her books in Spanish. That's how important Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is to Spanish literature!
Related terms
Don Quixote: The main character in Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's novel "Don Quixote," who becomes a knight-errant.
Golden Age of Spanish Literature: Refers to the period during which Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra lived and wrote, characterized by a flourishing of literary works.
Satire: A genre that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock people's behaviors or society.
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