1778 Gil Blas History & Adventures Le Sage Literature CLASSIC 4v English
“I am happy and content because I think I am.”
― Alain-René Le Sage
Originally published in 1735, Alain-Rene Lesage’s “Adventures of Gil Blas” is a picaresque novel dealing with the life of Gil Blas, a true ‘rags to riches’ story. It is considered one of literature’s first realistic novels.
This rare 1778 edition was translated into English from the French of M. de La Sage, to which is prefixed an account of the author’s life illustrated with copper plates.
1778 Gil Blas History & Adventures Le Sage Literature CLASSIC 4v English
“I am happy and content because I think I am.”
― Alain-René Le Sage
Originally published in 1735, Alain-Rene Lesage’s “Adventures of Gil Blas” is a picaresque novel dealing with the life of Gil Blas, a true ‘rags to riches’ story. It is considered one of literature’s first realistic novels.
This rare 1778 edition was translated into English from the French of M. de La Sage, to which is prefixed an account of the author’s life illustrated with copper plates.
Item number: #7473
Price: $550
SAGE, Alain Rene le
The history and adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane.
London: sold by J. Massey, R. Sprout, W. Salton, R. Tonlinson, J. Dursley [and 5 others in London], mdcclxxvii [1778].
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
- I – viii, iii, [1], 279, [1]
- II – vi, 244
- III – x, 266
- IV – viii, 273, [1]
- Provenance: Handwritten
- G. Warren, June 12, 1873
- Walker
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- I – Visible repair, front inner hinge
- Size: ~7in X 4.25in (18cm x 11cm)
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7473
Category
Literature
Authors
SAGE, Alain Rene le
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete