The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 1 (of 3)
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- Plain English
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About the book
"The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Alain René Le Sage is a picaresque novel published between 1715 and 1735. Born to humble servants in Santillana, young Gil Blas sets off for university only to find himself derailed by robbers and forced into servitude. As a valet, he navigates through every level of society—from criminals to courtiers—using his sharp wit and adaptability to survive in a world of scoundrels, charlatans, and rogues.
- Adventure and adventurers
- Blas, Gil (Fictitious character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #66677. The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 1 (of 3) on Wikipedia.
