The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda

"The Wanderings of Persiles and Sigismunda" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

As the last finished work by Cervantes, written just days before his death, this book is a seminal part of literary history. It is a retelling of a Greek romance written by the Bishop of Tricca, in Thessaly, the story follows the romance of a young couple striving to be together amongst the turmoil of 17th century Europe. Considered a modern masterpiece at the time of its writing, this book is equal parts romance, adventure, and humor, all of which have earned this work the title as a culturally significant artifact.