The Vnfortunate Traveller, or The Life of Jack Wilton by Thomas Nash

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Author Nash, Thomas, 1567-1601
Commentator Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928
Title The Vnfortunate Traveller, or The Life of Jack Wilton
With an Essay on the Life and Writings of Thomas Nash by Edmund Gosse
Alternate Title The Unfortunate Traveller, or The Life of Jack Wilton
Note Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Unfortunate Traveller, or The Life of Jack Wilton" by Thomas Nash is a novel written in the late 16th century. This work is noted for being an early example of the picaresque novel in English literature, following the adventures of its main character, Jack Wilton. Set against the backdrop of historical events such as the reign of Henry VIII and the siege of Tournai, the narrative explores themes of social mobility, identity, and the absurdities of life. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Jack Wilton, a page in the royal camp during the campaign against Tournai. The opening portion of the book reflects his humorous and satirical perspective on his surroundings, filled with witty observations about the hierarchical structure of the court and the camp. Jack's character is depicted as clever and resourceful, navigating the complications of his societal status while engaging in various exploits, including a comical encounter with a fraudulent innkeeper. These initial anecdotes hint at Jack's journey through both the camp and the court, promising a tale of misadventure and wit as he contends with the absurdities of the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Travelers -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 21338
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 6, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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