Alain-René Lesage (born May 6, 1668, Sarzeau, France—died Nov. 17, 1747, Boulogne) was a prolific French satirical dramatist and author of the classic picaresque novel Gil Blas, which was influential in making the picaresque form a European literary fashion. More @Wikipedia
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