Gil Blas: Santillanalaisen elämänvaiheet by Alain René Le Sage

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Author Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747
Translator Kahma, Uuno, 1872-1948
Title Gil Blas: Santillanalaisen elämänvaiheet
Note Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Gil Blas: Santillanalaisen elämänvaiheet" by Alain René Le Sage is a novel written in the early 18th century. This picaresque tale follows the life of the titular character, Gil Blas, as he navigates through various adventures and misadventures in Spain. The story begins with the introduction of Gil Blas, detailing his humble beginnings and the important figures in his life as he embarks on a quest for education and ultimately, a fortune. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Gil Blas' journey by recounting his birth and upbringing, marked by the struggles of his parents who worked in the service of the nobility. Gil Blas's uncle, a priest, plays a pivotal role in his education, igniting his desire to explore the world. As Gil Blas sets out towards Salamanca with dreams of a better future, he encounters various characters along the way, including fellow students and a quirky story about a tombstone inscription that foreshadows his destiny. The reader is introduced to Gil Blas's aspirations and naïveté, hinting at the rich adventures and challenges he will face in the world beyond his hometown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject Blas, Gil (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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