The Manuscript Found In Saragossa (Penguin Classics)

In 1739 a youthful soldier embarks on a journey to meet his regiment in Madrid when he becomes sidetracked by a unique collection of thieves, noblemen and conspirators. The soldier finds himself retained for the next two months with this mysterious group, wherein he begins to document their story. From the melodic and witty to the horrifying and unearthly, Jan Potocki conjures up a series of adventure-filled tales in The Manuscript Found In Saragossa, through the voice of the young Alphonse van Worden, that culminate in one highly entertaining and sweeping saga. 631 pages.