Lesage: The Craft of Novel Writing

About this book

A critical study by Roger Laufer on Alain-René Lesage (1668–1747), exploring his literary career and techniques. Published in the 'Bibliothèque des Idées' series by Gallimard, this octavo volume from 1971 comprises 440 pages, including a frontispiece plate, critical analyses, literary adaptations, and contextual essays on 17th–18th century French literature. Features bibliographical notes, systematic index, and name index. Fine copy.