In "Die Abenteuer des Roderick Random" entführt Tobias Smollett die Leser in eine fesselnde picareske Erzählung, die das tumultartige Leben eines jungen schottischen Mannes schildert. Mit einem scharfen...

Matthew Bramble, a gout-ridden misanthrope, travels Britain with his nephew, niece, spinster sister and man-servant, the trusty Humphry Clinker. In poor health, Bramble sees the world as one of degeneracy...

The picaresque novel (Spanish: "picaresca," from "pícaro," for "rogue" or "rascal") is a genre of prose fiction that depicts the adventures of a roguish hero/heroine of low social class who lives by his...

Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics is an exquisite anthology that traverses the dark corridors of the Gothic tradition in literature, offering a haunting exploration of themes from the supernatural...

'Into Eternal Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition' presents a rich tapestry of haunting narratives and profound horror that delve into the human psyche and supernatural enigmas. This anthology...

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition is an unrivaled collection that carves a broad swath through the rich tapestry of Gothic literature, offering an astonishing array of stories...

Into Eternal Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition invites readers into a labyrinth of tales where shadows stretch and the uncanny thrive. This collection presents an impressive array of stories...

Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics is an unparalleled anthology that delves deep into the shadowy corridors of the Gothic tradition. Encompassing a vast spectrum of literary styles, from the...

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition is a masterful curation of the most evocative and haunting tales from the annals of Gothic literature. This anthology offers a rich tapestry...

In 'Into Eternal Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition,' the spine-chilling allure of Gothic literature comes to life with a compilation exploring the shadowy landscapes of the human psyche. This...

Tobias Smollett was a man of letters in the fullest sense. Trained as a physician, he was not only a novelist but also a playwright, poet, journalist, historian, travel writer, critic, translator, and...

In the quaint countryside of England, a young man named Launcelot Greaves embarks on a chivalrous quest to right wrongs and defend the innocent. Driven by a noble heart and a thirst for adventure, he...

In 'Die Abenteuer des Roderick Random' von Tobias Smollett taucht der Leser in die aufregenden und oft turbulenten Ereignisse im Leben des Protagonisten Roderick Random ein. Das Buch, ein Klassiker der...

Embark on a riveting literary journey with "The Adventures of Ferdinand, Count Fathom" by Tobias Smollett. This captivating novel takes readers on a rollicking ride through the 18th-century European landscape,...

William Thackeray called it "the most laughable story that has ever been written since the goodly art of novel-writing began." As a group of travellers visit places in England and Scotland, they provide...

The Expedition of Humphry Clinker was the last of the picaresque novels of Tobias Smollett, and is considered by many to be his best and funniest work. Published in London on 17 June 1771, it is an epistolary...

With an essay by Harold Bloom.'What is the society of London, that I should be tempted, for its sake, to mortify my senses, and compound with such uncleanness as my soul abhors?'Smollett's savage, boisterously...

Embark on a rollicking adventure with "The Adventures of Roderick Random" by Tobias Smollett. This classic tale whisks you away on a daring voyage through 18th-century Europe, where our charismatic protagonist...

Embark on a delightful journey with "The Expedition of Humphry Clinker" by Tobias Smollett. Set in 18th-century England, this epistolary novel invites you to follow the lively and eccentric Squire Matthew...

In "Die Abenteuer des Roderick Random" entführt Tobias Smollett die Leser in die facettenreiche Welt des 18. Jahrhunderts, in der er mit scharfer Beobachtungsgabe und lebendigem Sprachstil die Erlebnisse...