Alain-René Lesage

Alain-René Lesage (1668–1747) was a French novelist, playwright and writer.

Also recorded as Alain René Lesage; Alain-Rene Lesage; Alain Rene Lesage; Alain René Le Sage.

Overview

Born at Sarzeau in 1668, died at Boulogne-sur-Mer in 1747.

In detail

the recorded working language is French, Spanish and Italian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are picaresque novel and Théâtre de la foire.

Works named in the authority record are Turcaret, Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane, The Devil upon Two Sticks and Crispin rival de son maître.

Sources

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“Alain-René Lesage”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q267962: Alain-René Lesage
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