Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (Volume I)
'Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (Volume I)' Summary
Peregrine Pickle is a young man of good family and fortune, but he is also arrogant, impulsive, and self-centered. He sets out on a series of adventures that take him across Europe and into contact with a wide variety of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Emilia Gauntlet. Peregrine's adventures are often misadventures, and he frequently finds himself in trouble. However, he always manages to escape unharmed, and he eventually learns some valuable lessons about life and love. The novel is a satire of the upper classes and their frivolous lifestyles.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Tobias Smollett
United Kingdom
Tobias George Smollett was a Scottish poet and author. He was best known for picaresque novels such as The Adventures of Roderick Random (1748), The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (1751) and The...
Books by Tobias SmollettDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Stillwater Tragedy by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
The Stillwater Tragedy is a story set in a peaceful New England town that is disrupted by a murder and a subsequent labor strike. The novel delves int...
Harry Heathcote of Gangoil by Anthony Trollope
Set in the rugged landscape of colonial Queensland, 'Harry Heathcote of Gangoil' delves into the complexities of land ownership, societal dynamics, an...
Five Stories by Alan Nourse by Alan E. Nourse
This collection of five short stories by Alan E. Nourse delves into the intersection of science, medicine, and the paranormal. Nourse explores futuri...
Moralnosc pani Dulskiej by Gabriela Zapolska
Moralność Pani Dulskiej to sztuka teatralna napisana w 1906 roku przez polską pisarkę Gabrielę Zapolską. Opowiada o pani Dulskiej, tytułowej bohaterce...
Il fu Mattia Pascal by Luigi Pirandello
Il fu Mattia Pascal racconta la storia di un uomo che, stanco della sua vita e dei suoi obblighi, decide di fingere la propria morte e assumere una nu...
Fables de La Fontaine, livre 06 by Jean de La Fontaine
Dans ce livre sixième comme dans tous les autres livres des Fables de La Fontaine, vous serez à même de constater la fine observation des éternels com...
Christmas Stories from French and Spanish Writers by Benito Pérez Galdós
This book is a collection of fifteen short stories by various French and Spanish writers. Each story captures the spirit of Christmas, exploring theme...
Iris by Arthur Wing Pinero
"Iris" is a dramatic comedy that explores themes of love, family, and society through its portrayal of a young woman named Iris and her relationships...
Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
D'amants qu'ils étaient, le Vicomte de Valmont et la Marquise de Merteuil sont restés complices dans leurs projets de liaisons et confidents dans leur...
Fables de Florian by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian
Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian's *Fables de Florian* is a collection of fables written in the 18th century, known for its graceful style and moralistic...
Reviews for Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (Volume I)
No reviews posted or approved, yet...