Hello all,
Episode 18 of the podcast is now live!
Jeremy is joined by David Mainayar (of Empire-Builders fame) for a discussion on Miguel de Cervantes’ masterpiece, Don Quixote.
David explains why this 17th-century story is widely regarded as the first modern novel, and how it lay the foundations for novelists ever since.
It’s a fascinating tale reflecting Cervantes’ own hard-won life and the clash between idealism and reality. The iconic journey of Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza contains within it many timeless lessons on purpose, doubt, and what it really means to live by one’s ideals.
Watch the episode for free on Substack, or on YouTube if you prefer.
Enjoy!
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