The Adventures Of Gil Blas Of Santillana V4 (1897)

By Alain-René Le Sage

Book Overview

The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana V4 is a novel written by French author Alain Rene Le Sage and was first published in 1897. It is a continuation of the story of Gil Blas, a young man from Santillana who becomes a servant and then a confidant of various aristocrats and wealthy individuals. In this fourth volume, Gil Blas continues his adventures, encountering new characters and facing new challenges. He becomes involved in political intrigue and is forced to navigate the treacherous waters of court politics. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman, faces betrayal from those he trusts, and ultimately learns important lessons about life and the nature of humanity.The novel is written in a picaresque style, meaning that it follows the episodic adventures of a rogue or anti-hero. It is full of humor, satire, and social commentary, and is considered a classic of French literature. The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana V4 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature or the development of the novel as a form of storytelling.In Four Volumes.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: 1437091504
• ISBN13: 9781437091502
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"