Publisher's Synopsis
""The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle"" is a novel written by Tobias Smollett and published in 1751. The story follows the life of Peregrine Pickle, a young man who is born into a wealthy family but struggles to find his place in the world. He embarks on a series of adventures that take him across Europe and beyond, encountering a variety of characters along the way.Throughout the book, Pickle experiences both triumphs and setbacks as he navigates the complex social and political landscape of 18th century Europe. He falls in love, makes enemies, and learns valuable lessons about life and human nature.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in the 18th century, including the customs, fashions, and social norms of the time. It also explores themes such as class, gender, and the nature of identity.Overall, ""The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle"" is a richly detailed and entertaining work of fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th century Europe.1935. Complete in One Volume. Smollett was a man of letters in the fullest sense. Trained as a physician, he was not only a novelist but also a playwright, poet, journalist, historian, travel writer, critic, translator, and editor. A foreign excursion inspired The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle; an example of the picaresque novel, it was the first of many rather extreme and libelous tracts by Smollet.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.
