{"product_id":"bachelor-of-salamanca-by-alain-rene-le-sage-paperback","title":"Bachelor of Salamanca, by Alain Rene Le Sage (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis satirical picaresque follows a wily young Spaniard whose ambition and charm carry him through a series of comic misadventures. From university halls to criminal dens, he encounters hypocrites, frauds, and romantics, navigating each twist with cunning and luck. A sharp and humorous exploration of social pretensions and human folly, the tale captures the spirit of 18th-century Spain while delivering timeless commentary on ambition and identity. With its episodic structure and ever-shifting fortunes, it's a classic journey through the absurdities of life, told with irreverent wit and enduring charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlain-René Le Sage (1668-1747) was a French novelist and playwright, best known for his comic novel The Devil upon Two Sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184485499089,"sku":"9781434431455","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434431455_FC.jpg?v=1784071543","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/bachelor-of-salamanca-by-alain-rene-le-sage-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}