The Adventures of Roderick Random by T. Smollett

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Author Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771
Title The Adventures of Roderick Random
Note Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary "The Adventures of Roderick Random" by Tobias Smollett is a novel written in the early 18th century. The book follows the life and misadventures of Roderick Random, an orphan navigating a world rife with challenges, cruelty, and injustice. As he grows from a neglected child into a young man, Roderick's journey is marked by both comedic elements and social satire. At the start of the novel, Roderick Random recounts his difficult birth into a life of hardship, beginning with the aversion of his wealthy grandfather to his parents' union. The narrative unfolds through a vivid portrayal of Roderick's childhood, where he faces animosity from his relatives and mistreatment at school. Despite his hardships, Roderick displays resilience and cunning, emboldened by friendships with fellow outcasts. He breaks free from his grim circumstances upon moving to a new setting, where an encounter with his uncle leads him to a supportive environment, setting the stage for his future adventures. Throughout this opening, readers are introduced to a world filled with humor, familial conflict, and early struggles as Roderick seeks a better existence amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Picaresque literature
Subject Rogues and vagabonds -- Fiction
Subject Sailors -- Fiction
Subject Warships -- Fiction
Subject Scots -- England -- Fiction
Subject Impressment -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4085
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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