“Cervantes” by Bruno Frank is a historical novel that vividly portrays the life and struggles of Miguel de Cervantes, the famed Spanish author of “Don Quixote”. Blending historical accuracy with literary imagination, the book explores Cervantes’ adventurous life, including his experiences as a soldier, his captivity in Algiers, and the challenges of his literary career. Frank delves into the resilience and creativity of Cervantes, offering readers a rich, humanized account of one of literature’s most celebrated figures.