Buy this book on-line Lessage, Alain-rene : The History and Adventures of Gil Blas of SantillaneWillison & Darling, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1771
Four volumes in two. I: viii, 268 pages. II: iv, 243 pages. III: vi, 276 pages. IV: 276 pages. Expertly rebound in full leather with gilt lettering on the spine (4 x 6 1/4 inch). English translation from the French of 1715-35. Alain-Rene Lessage (1668-1747) was a noted French translator, playwright, and novelist whose most famous work is Gil Blas. The novel is about life in Spain and the Spanish court during the 17th century. It is the adventures of Oviedo as he goes into the world to be an adult. Intended for college he becomes a valet for the rich and eventually ends up in the Spanish court and through hard work and intelligence he becomes the favorite of the King. In the end he retires to his castle to enjoy his hard earned fortune. Very good clean copy in fresh new leather.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Lessage, Alain-rene : The History and Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, collectables, used books, fine bindings and livres d'occasion. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |