Historia de Gil Blas de Santillana: Novela (Vol 1 de 3)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747

Contributor:

Isla, José Francisco de, 1703-1781

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Historia de Gil Blas de Santillana: Novela (Vol 1 de 3)" by Alain René Le Sage is a classic picaresque novel written in the early 18th century. The narrative follows the life of the titular character, Gil Blas, who embarks on a series of adventures, exploring themes of deception, social commentary, and the human condition. As he navigates through various societal classes, Gil Blas becomes a reflection of the people and experiences he encounters. The opening portion of the novel introduces the reader to Gil Blas and the circumstances of his upbringing. It begins with a clarification from the author stating that any resemblance of characters to real people is purely coincidental, emphasizing the work's philosophical and moral intentions rather than solely entertaining adventures. The text describes his early education under his uncle, who aspires for Gil Blas to attend the University of Salamanca, setting the stage for his journey. It depicts Gil Blas's departure from his hometown, showcasing his naivety and excitement about the world beyond his sheltered life, foreshadowing the trials and tribulations that will shape his future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini, Josep Cols Canals and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Blas Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Blas

Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-11-19