Alain-René Lesage
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Alain-René Lesage (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ ʁəne ləsaʒ]; 6 May 1668 – 17 November 1747; older spelling Le Sage) was a French novelist and playwright. Lesage is best known for his comic novel The Devil upon Two Sticks (1707, Le Diable boiteux), his comedy Turcaret (1709), and his picaresque novel Gil Blas (1715–1735).
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Born | (1668-05-06)6 May 1668 Sarzeau, Brittany, France |
Died | 17 November 1747(1747-11-17) (aged 79) Boulogne-sur-Mer, Picardy, France |
Occupation | Novelist, playwright |
Nationality | French |
Period | Enlightenment |
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