"The world is a looking glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face."
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About Alain Rene Le Sage
Alain-René Lesage was a French novelist and playwright known for his satirical works. He was born in 1668 in Sarzeau, France. Lesage achieved fame with his masterpiece 'The Devil upon Two Sticks' (1707), which became a classic of French literature. His most famous work is 'Gil Blas', a picaresque novel published in multiple volumes between 1715 and 1735.
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