This classic novel tells the story of Gil Blas, a poor young man who rises through the ranks of Spanish society through a series of cunning schemes and adventures. The book satirizes the corrupt and hypocritical values of the Spanish elite of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely ...
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This classic novel tells the story of Gil Blas, a poor young man who rises through the ranks of Spanish society through a series of cunning schemes and adventures. The book satirizes the corrupt and hypocritical values of the Spanish elite of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana to cart. $23.14, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
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Add this copy of The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana to cart. $36.25, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
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Add this copy of The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillana [3 Volumes]. to cart. $46.58, good condition, Sold by Cornell Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tewkesbury, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Edinburgh: William Paterson, 1886.
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First edition thus, complete in three hardback volumes. 8vo (25cm by 16cm), lxii, 333pp; 431pp; 500pp. 21 plates (seven in each volume), designed and etched by Ad Lalauze. Original red cloth, gilt titling to the spines, gilt motif to the front boards. The bindings are a little rubbed and marked (the gilt remains bright), there is a bookplate to the first volume, and there is some straining of the inner hinges; overall, this set is in good condition. Signed and inscribed by the translator (Henri Van Laun) on the half-title of volume 1.
