In 1605, the world's first modern novel was published in Madrid
When Miguel de Cervantes published the first part of his masterpiece in 1605, he didn't just write a book; he invented the modern novel and changed literature forever.
In 1605, the first edition of 'The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha' hit the shelves in Madrid. Miguel de Cervantes wrote it while facing significant personal and financial struggles, never imagining it would become the most translated book after the Bible.
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