The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
Similar to 'Don Quixote', it features a journey filled with humor, social commentary, and the exploration of friendship and freedom.
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Books to Read If You Like Don Quixote
The Idiot
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Like 'Don Quixote', this novel examines the foolishness and complexities of human nature and societal norms.
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Candide
by Voltaire
Both works are deeply satirical and critique societal norms while following a central character on a journey.
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A Confederacy of Dunces
by John Kennedy Toole
This book's quirky protagonist and absurd situations echo the spirit of Cervantes' comedic yet thought-provoking narrative.
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Tristram Shandy
by Laurence Sterne
Similar to 'Don Quixote' in its playful approach to the narrative form and exploration of philosophical themes.
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being
by Milan Kundera
This novel shares themes of existential questioning and character-driven journeys akin to those found in 'Don Quixote'.
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Ferdydurke
by Witold Gombrowicz
It resonates with the absurdity and deep reflection on identity that 'Don Quixote' presents.
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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
by Laurence Sterne
This book shares a similarly unconventional structure and humor, reminiscent of Cervantes' work.
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The Invention of Morel
by Adolfo Bioy Casares
Its exploration of reality and illusion parallels the thematic depth found in 'Don Quixote'.
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