Publisher's Synopsis
The Unfortunate Traveler is a novel written by Thomas Nashe in the 16th century. The novel tells the story of John Wilton, a young man who travels across Europe in search of adventure and fortune. However, his journey is plagued with misfortune and tragedy, including being falsely accused of murder and falling in love with a woman who is already married.In addition to the novel, this edition includes an essay by Edmund Gosse on the life and writings of Thomas Nashe. Gosse explores Nashe's literary style and his place in the English literary canon, as well as the historical context in which he wrote.Overall, this book is a fascinating look at 16th century literature and the life of a young man caught up in the tumultuous events of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in early modern literature and history.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.
