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The Adventures of Roderick Random
by Tobias Smollett
Synopsis
The Adventures of Roderick Random (1748) by Tobias Smollett is a picaresque novel following the tumultuous life of young Roderick "Rory" Random. Shunned by his family in Scotland, he journeys through London, the West Indies, and the navy, battling poverty, cruel authority, and hypocritical society. The story ends with his fortune restored and reunion with his father.
Pages
474
Language
English
Published
1748
Views
2,004
About the Author
Tobias Smollett
Tobias George Smollett was a Scottish writer and surgeon. He was best known for writing picaresque novels such as The Adventures of Roderick Random, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle and The Expedition of Humphry Clinker, which influenced later generations of British novelists, including Charles Dickens.
