The Adventures Of Roderick Random by Tobias Smollett
In Two Volumes
This novel follows the tumultuous life of its eponymous protagonist, a young man of mixed fortune who embarks on a series of adventures across the seas and through various countries. Born to a gentlewoman and a disinherited gentleman, he faces the harsh realities of poverty and social injustice from an early age. After enduring a difficult childhood and an apprenticeship to a cruel surgeon, he joins the navy, where he encounters a colorful cast of characters and experiences the brutality of naval warfare. His journey is marked by romance, friendship, and a quest for retribution, as he navigates the complexities of 18th-century society, seeking to overcome the obstacles of his birth and fortune to secure a place for himself and his loved ones.
The 1792nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1748
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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(2.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Novels in the World (Published in 1899) (The Daily Telegraph)
- C.K. Shorter List of Best 100 Novels (The Bookman February 1898)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)