Bachelor of Salamanca

By Alain-René Le Sage

Book Overview

This satirical picaresque follows a wily young Spaniard whose ambition and charm carry him through a series of comic misadventures. From university halls to criminal dens, he encounters hypocrites, frauds, and romantics, navigating each twist with cunning and luck. A sharp and humorous exploration of social pretensions and human folly, the tale captures the spirit of 18th-century Spain while delivering timeless commentary on ambition and identity. With its episodic structure and ever-shifting fortunes, it's a classic journey through the absurdities of life, told with irreverent wit and enduring charm.

Alain-Ren Le Sage (1668-1747) was a French novelist and playwright, best known for his comic novel The Devil upon Two Sticks.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1434431452
• ISBN13: 9781434431455
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"