Historia de Gil Blas de Santillana: Novela (Vol 3 de 3) by Alain René Le Sage
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| Author | Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747 |
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| Translator | Isla, José Francisco de, 1703-1781 |
| Title | Historia de Gil Blas de Santillana: Novela (Vol 3 de 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Historia de Gil Blas de Santillana: Novela (Vol 3 de 3)" by Alain René Le Sage is a novel written in the early 18th century. This work follows the adventures and misadventures of the main character, Gil Blas, as he navigates the complexities of life, friendship, and personal ambition in the Spanish court. The story explores themes of social status, fortune, and character as Gil Blas encounters various figures and situations that challenge and shape his journey. At the start of the novel, Gil Blas finds himself recovering from past disappointments and seeking a stable position. He visits the home of José Navarro, where he forges a close friendship that leads to an opportunity to work as an administrator for Don Diego de Monteser, a key figure related to the first minister, the Duke of Lerma. This new position not only allows Gil Blas to regain his footing but also introduces him to various intrigues, including the complexities of court politics and the influence he can wield. The opening sets the stage for a tale rich in satire and social commentary as Gil Blas’ fortunes start to shift towards ambition and potential power within the court. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Blas, Gil (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55796 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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