Project Gutenberg 2006-02-22 Public domain in the USA. 227 Collins, Wilkie 1824 1889 Collins, William Wilkie A Rogue's Life Produced by James Rusk and David Widger "A Rogue's Life" by Wilkie Collins is a novel written in the late 19th century, reflecting the adventures and misadventures of a character navigating the complexities of society. The narrative follows Frank Softly, the titular "Rogue," who provides a humorous and satirical insight into his upbringing, family dynamics, and the societal expectations imposed upon him due to his connections. Filled with wit, Collins captures Softly's rebellious spirit as he grapples with his identity and aspirations against a backdrop of social commentary. The beginning of the novel introduces Frank Softly as he recounts the peculiarities of his upbringing, emphasizing his noble lineage juxtaposed with his family's financial struggles. From his childhood, where he displays a knack for caricature, to his eventual foray into the medical profession, Softly's life is marked by a series of humorous escapades and existential dilemmas. He expresses dissatisfaction with societal conventions and the roles prescribed to him, ultimately leading him to embrace a more adventurous and unconventional path. The opening sets the tone for a story rich in irony and comedy, as Softly's reflections and candid confessions reveal both his regrets and aspirations, hinting at the turmoil and absurdity that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Rogues and vagabonds -- Fiction PR Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: British Literature 338570 2025-08-01T10:21:23.400847 text/html 345204 2021-01-27T19:44:27 text/html; charset=utf-8 118271 2021-01-27T19:44:27 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 187806 2025-08-01T10:21:29.151798 application/epub+zip 193911 2025-08-01T10:21:25.206812 application/epub+zip 193910 2025-08-01T10:21:24.062832 application/epub+zip 330810 2025-08-01T10:21:32.264764 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308683 2025-08-01T10:21:28.465810 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278964 2022-09-01T11:36:34.688339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295102 2025-08-01T10:21:22.958837 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 295063 2016-09-13T13:43:10 text/plain; charset=utf-8 112984 2016-09-13T13:45:36 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 292276 2006-02-21T15:01:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112598 2006-02-21T15:02:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20720 2025-08-01T10:21:32.405809 application/rdf+xml 10968 2025-08-01T10:21:24.559792 image/jpeg 3279 2025-08-01T10:21:24.310857 image/jpeg 182997 2025-08-01T10:21:23.426820 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia