| Author |
Paltock, Robert, 1697-1767 |
| Commentator |
Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry), 1857-1920 |
| Title |
The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Complete (Volumes 1 and 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Complete (Volumes 1 and 2)" by Robert Paltock is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows the life of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish man who faces various adventures, including shipwrecks, encounters with peculiar flying beings known as Glums and Gawrys, and a unique romance with a winged woman named Youwarkee. The narrative intertwines themes of adventure, exploration, and human connection against the backdrop of fantastical elements. The opening of the novel begins with a brief preface discussing the author and the literary context of the work, revealing it was published during a time when such imaginative tales were gaining popularity. The story then unfolds from Wilkins’ perspective, detailing his birth, upbringing, and eventual decision to leave his home and family behind. He embarks on a series of adventures starting with his initiation at an academy, where his life begins to take unexpected turns due to his interactions with women. The narrative sets the stage for his journey into the unknown, hinting at the fantastical escapades that will follow as he explores a new world filled with extraordinary beings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51967 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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