T Smollett
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English
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Embark on a rollicking adventure with "The Adventures of Roderick Random" by Tobias Smollett. This classic tale whisks you away on a daring voyage through 18th-century Europe, where our charismatic protagonist Roderick navigates a world filled with colorful characters, unexpected encounters, and daring escapades.
As Roderick's journey unfolds, you'll be swept into a world of high seas, duels, and chance meetings that shape his fate. From his humble...
2) Candide
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English
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Caustic and hilarious, Candide has ranked as one of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. It concerns the adventures of the youthful Candide, disciple of Dr. Pangloss, who was himself a disciple of Leibniz. In the course of his travels and adventures in Europe and South America, Candide saw and suffered such misfortune that it was difficult for him to believe this was "the best of all possible worlds" as Dr. Pangloss had assured...
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Publisher
Heron Books
Pub. Date
[1968?]
Language
English
Description
Smollett's last rollicking picaresque novel, published in 1771, is considered one of his funniest. Inspired by the author's return to his native Scotland, it is told in the form of letters penned by six characters-most of whom have decidedly different takes on a group tour of England's seaside spas towns and resorts.
Author
Series
Everyman's library ; no. 790
Publisher
J.M. Dent & Sons, Ltd
Pub. Date
[1927]
Language
English
Description
A picaresque novel by Tobias Smollett, first published in 1748. It is partially based on Smollett's experience as a naval-surgeon's mate in the Royal Navy, especially during the Battle of Cartagena de Indias in 1741.
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English
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Peregrine is a young country gentleman who is rejected by his cruel mother, ignored by his indifferent father, and hated by his degenerate brother. After their alienation of affections, he turns to Commodore Hawser Trunnion, who raises and becomes attached to him. Peregrine's life experience, from his upbringing, education at Oxford, and journey to France, to his debauchery, bankruptcy, jailing at the Fleet, unexpected succeeding to the fortune of...
