| Author |
Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Roderick Random
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Roderick_Random
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Sea stories
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Picaresque literature
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| Subject |
Rogues and vagabonds -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Sailors -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Warships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Scots -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Impressment -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4085 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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