Publisher's Synopsis
The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle is a novel written by Scottish author Tobias Smollett. It was first published in 1751 and tells the story of the titular character, Peregrine Pickle, a young man from a wealthy family who embarks on a series of adventures and misadventures throughout Europe.The novel is written in the form of a picaresque novel, a literary genre that focuses on the adventures of a rogue or anti-hero. Peregrine Pickle is portrayed as a flawed character who is often selfish, cruel, and impulsive. He is constantly getting into trouble and causing problems for himself and those around him.The novel is divided into several sections, each of which follows Peregrine as he travels to different parts of Europe. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including fellow travelers, aristocrats, and criminals. He also falls in love with several women, but his relationships are often fraught with drama and conflict.Throughout the novel, Smollett uses satire and humor to comment on the social and political issues of his time. He also explores themes such as love, loyalty, betrayal, and the nature of human behavior.Overall, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle is a lively and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Europe and the human condition. It is a classic work of literature that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers today.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.
