The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 2 (of 3)
- Reading level
- Plain English
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- Free
About the book
"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.
- Adventure and adventurers
- Blas, Gil (Fictitious character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #66678. The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 2 (of 3) on Wikipedia.
