Alain René Le Sage
Alain-René Lesage was a French novelist and playwright. Lesage is best known for his comic novel The Devil upon Two Sticks, his comedy Turcaret (1709), and his picaresque novel Gil Blas (1715–1735).
La Tontine
In a world of financial schemes and dubious medicine, a doctor's greedy plans hilariously entangle a naive farmer, a reluctant daughter, and an unwelcome suitor.
By Alain René Le Sage
Asmodeus; or, The Devil on Two Sticks
A student's escape from assassins leads to an unlikely partnership with a demon who exposes the hidden truths of society with humor and wit.
By Alain René Le Sage
The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 1 (of 3)
** A naive young man leaves home seeking fortune, only to tumble headfirst into a world of trickery and perilous escapades.
By Alain René Le Sage
The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 3 (of 3)
In a world of jealousy and deceit, one man's journey navigates love, honor, and social climbing amidst a backdrop of 17th-century Spanish intrigue.
By Alain René Le Sage
The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, Volume 2 (of 3)
A young man climbs the social ladder in a world of odd characters, tricky romances, and laugh-out-loud chaos during a time when appearances can be deceiving.
By Alain René Le Sage