The Adventures of Roderick Random V2 (1775)

Tobias George Smollett

The Adventures of Roderick Random V2 (1775)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
10 September 2010
Pages
304
ISBN
9781166044855

The Adventures of Roderick Random V2 (1775)

Tobias George Smollett

The Adventures of Roderick Random V2 is a novel written by Tobias George Smollett and first published in 1775. The book follows the adventures of the eponymous Roderick Random, a young man who sets out on a journey to find his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including pirates, highwaymen, and prostitutes, as well as members of the upper class. The novel is a picaresque, meaning it follows the adventures of a rogue or antihero, and is known for its vivid descriptions of life in 18th-century England and its satirical commentary on society. The Adventures of Roderick Random V2 is a continuation of the first volume, which was published in 1748.In Two Volumes.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.

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