Publisher's Synopsis
This is the definitive scholarly edition of Tobias Smollett's first novel, widely regarded as one of his two masterpieces. Surging with verbal, sexual, and martial energy, The Adventures of Roderick Random opens a window on life, love, and war in the eighteenth century. The hero battles his way from poverty and neglect to make his mark as a doctor, writer, fighter, and lover. His adventures take us across the world, from England and France to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America.
