Alain-René Le Sage fut un prolifique dramaturge satirique français dont l'œuvre influença considérablement la littérature européenne, notamment par son roman picaresque classique. S'inspirant du théâtre et de la littérature espagnols, Le Sage créa des pièces et des proses satiriques qui commentaient avec acuité la société parisienne de son époque. Son œuvre la plus célèbre, considérée comme l'un des premiers romans réalistes, suit les aventures d'un jeune protagoniste adaptable qui navigue à travers divers maîtres tout en conservant un esprit ensoleillé, trouvant finalement une retraite paisible. Le Sage est reconnu comme un successeur de Molière pour ses contributions à la comédie.
"Un étudiant ayant délivré un diable enfermé dans une fiole, se retrouve entraîné à sa suite à voir tout ce qui se passe sous les toits de Madrid. Cette édition se fonde sur le texte de 1707, plus proche de l'esprit junévile qui présida à la première rédaction du roman
A chance encounter leads Don Zambullo to accidentally release the demon Asmodeus in Spain. In return for his freedom, Asmodeus takes Zambullo on a whimsical journey across Madrid's rooftops, revealing the hidden secrets of love and the histories of the city's inhabitants. This humorous narrative cleverly satirizes a variety of character types and personalities, blending comedy with insightful observations about human nature.
Fraud, theft, extortion and sexual corruption are the themes in this eighteenth-century masterpiece of French comedy.
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This classic novel tells the story of a young man who sets out to discover the truth about his father's mysterious past. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman with a secret. As he unravels the clues to his father's history, he learns important lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of family. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age tales.
This book is a picaresque novel that tells the story of Lazarillo de Tormes, a young boy who grows up in poverty and becomes a servant to a series of different masters. The novel is notable for its satirical commentary on Spanish society during the Renaissance.
The Life and Adventures of Lazarillo de Tormes is a Spanish novel from the sixteenth century. The novel tells the story of Lazarillo, a young boy born in a poor family, who becomes the servant of a blind man. The novel describes his adventures and hardships as he serves different masters. This book provides an insight into the life of the poor and the underprivileged in sixteenth-century Spain.