Since then the romances of chivalry had been superseded by the flowering of literature that we know as the Spanish Golden Age, and by Cervantes's time nobody considered them to be a threat any more.
During the era of Cervantes, the literary landscape had dramatically changed from the romantic tales of chivalry. These once-popular stories were now overshadowed by the vibrant cultural and intellectual growth of the Spanish Golden Age, which fostered new forms of literature and thought.
By the time Cervantes wrote "Don Quixote," the romances of chivalry were no longer viewed as influential or dangerous to society. Instead, they had become somewhat obsolete, allowing for a more critical and nuanced exploration of themes in literature, paving the way for Cervantes's innovative storytelling.
