Gil Blas
by Alain-René Lesage
“In a world of noble scoundrels and holy thieves, a sharp wit is the only currency that matters.”
Experience the ultimate rags-to-riches adventure through 17th-century Spain, where a quick-witted young rogue must navigate a world of bandits, bishops, and kings. Gil Blas relies on nothing but his instincts and charm to survive the treacherous social ladder in this timeless, satirical masterpiece of picaresque fiction.
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