Gil Blas: Santillanalaisen elämänvaiheet by Alain René Le Sage
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| Author | Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747 |
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| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48204 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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