Publisher's Synopsis
The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana V3 is a large print edition of the classic novel by Alain Rene LeSage. This book follows the story of Gil Blas, a young man from Santillana who sets out on a journey to seek his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters and experiences both good and bad luck. The novel is a picaresque, meaning it is a series of loosely connected episodes that follow the adventures of the main character. The large print edition makes it easier for readers with visual impairments to enjoy the book. Overall, The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana V3 is a timeless tale of adventure, humor, and human nature that has captivated readers for centuries.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.
