The Adventures Of Roderick Random V2 (1775)

By Tobias George Smollett

Book Overview

The Adventures of Roderick Random is a novel written by Tobias Smollett in 1775. It is a picaresque novel, which means that it is a series of loosely connected episodes that follow the adventures of the main character, Roderick Random. The novel is set in the 18th century and follows Roderick's journey from his birth in Scotland to his travels in London and beyond.Roderick is a young man who is forced to leave Scotland after a series of misfortunes. He travels to London, where he hopes to make his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including thieves, prostitutes, and aristocrats. He also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Narcissa, but their relationship is complicated by her father's disapproval.Throughout the novel, Roderick faces a series of challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and imprisonment. However, he is also able to find moments of happiness and joy, such as when he becomes a successful actor.The Adventures of Roderick Random is a satirical novel that critiques the social and political institutions of 18th-century England. It is also a humorous and entertaining story that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this time period.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104784726
• ISBN13: 9781104784720
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"