We hope you enjoy this preview of an episode from our back catalog available to our premium subscribers. Written in early 1600s Spain, "Don Quixote" is considered to be perhaps the most influential work from Spanish history. It depicts a nobleman who reads so many romantic adventure novels that he decides to become a knight. Don Quixote sees what he wants in the world, and the word quixotic stems from this character - meaning impractically idealistic. To unlock full episodes, ad-free listening, and more, please go to snoozecast.com/plus.

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