The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana V3 - Alain Rene Le Sage - Bog

The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana V3 is a novel written by French author Alain Rene LeSage. It is the third volume in a series of books that follow the adventures of the titular character, Gil Blas. The book is set in 18th century Spain and follows Gil Blas as he navigates through various social classes and professions, including serving as a valet, a soldier, and a courtier. Along the way, he encounters a range of colorful characters, including thieves, swindlers, and corrupt officials. The novel is known for its satirical portrayal of Spanish society and its depiction of the struggles of the lower classes. It is also noted for its use of picaresque, a literary genre that features a rogue or anti-hero as the main character. The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana V3 is an entertaining and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on 18th century Spain.1896. Part Three of Four. With introduction, life and notes. LeSage, French novelist and dramatist, whose masterpiece, Gil Blas de Santillane is a rambling story in the style of Spanish picaresque romances, though unlike them in conception. It is instead strongly realistic, especially in its incidents; exact description of exterior and physical appearance suffices to show character and to imply moral judgment. Gil Blas was a major influence in the development of the realistic novel. The hero�������s adventures are described from naive youth through cunning servant to landed proprietor and nobleman-with a spell in jail, bereavements and fits of remorse along the way.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.