Adventures Of Gil Blas De Santillane

Adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane

by Alain René Lesage

Gil Blas de Santillane is a classic picaresque novel that follows the titular character's journey through various social strata in 18th-century Spain. Through his wit and adaptability, Gil Blas navigates the challenges and pitfalls of his circumstances, encountering a diverse cast of characters, both noble and roguish, in his pursuit of fortune and social advancement. The novel provides a satirical commentary on the follies and vices of society, particularly those found in the court, the clergy, and the aristocracy.

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