The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 2 (of 3): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 2 (of 3) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Le Sage, Alain René (1668–1747). The listed translation credits are Smollett, T. (Tobias) (1721–1771).

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"The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Alain René Le Sage is a picaresque novel published between 1715 and 1735. Born into poverty, young Gil Blas embarks on a journey to university that takes an unexpected turn when robbers force him into their schemes. As a valet, he navigates through multiple layers of society, encountering thieves, questionable women, pompous poets, and dangerous doctors. Through wit and adaptability, Gil climbs from servant to royal favorite, observing humanity's follies at every level.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 2 (of 3)
• Author credits: Le Sage, Alain René (1668–1747)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Smollett, T. (Tobias) (1721–1771)

Catalogue subjects

• Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
• Blas, Gil (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

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• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: French Literature
• Category: Humour
• Category: Novels

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