"Historia de Gil Blas de Santillana: Novela (Vol 2 de 3)" by Alain René Le Sage is a picaresque novel published between 1715 and 1735. Born into poverty, Gil Blas sets out for university but is forced into service with robbers. As a valet, he navigates society's layers—from criminals to clergy—using wit and adaptability. His journey takes him through disreputable company and eventually to the royal court, where intelligence and perseverance shape his fortunes in this popular tale of social observation.