Les Avantures De Gil Blas, De Santillane V1 (1763)

By Alain-René Le Sage

Book Overview

Les Avantures De Gil Blas, De Santillane V1 is a classic French novel written by Alain Rene Le Sage and first published in 1763. The book follows the life and adventures of Gil Blas, a young man from Santillana who sets out to make his fortune in the world. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, and experiences many ups and downs on his journey. The novel is known for its satirical portrayal of French society and its witty commentary on the human condition. It is also notable for its use of a picaresque narrative style, which involves a series of loosely connected episodes that together form a larger story. Les Avantures De Gil Blas, De Santillane V1 is the first volume in a series of four, and it covers Gil Blas's early life and experiences. The book has been translated into many languages and has been widely read and studied for its historical and literary significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165546493
• ISBN13: 9781165546497
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"