Written by Alain Rene Le Sage

The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 1 (of 3)

by Alain Rene Le Sage

There are some people in the world so mischievous as not to read a work without applying the vicious or ridiculous characters it may happen to contain to eminent or popular individuals. I protest publicly against the pretended discovery of any such likenesses. My purpose was to represent human life historically as it exists: God forbid I should hol..

The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 2 (of 3)

by Alain Rene Le Sage

Three weeks after marriage, my mistress bethought herself of rewarding the services I had rendered her. She made me a present of a hundred pistoles, telling me at the same time: Gil Blas, my good fellow, it is not that I mean to turn you away, for you have my free leave to stay here as long as you please; but my husband has an uncle, Don Gonzales P..

The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 3 (of 3)

by Alain Rene Le Sage

Don Anastasio de Rada, a gentleman of Grenada, was living happily in the town of Antequera, with Donna Estephania his wife, who united every charm of person and mind with the most unquestionable virtue. If her affection was lively towards her husband, his love for her was violent beyond all bounds. He was naturally prone to jealousy; and though wan..