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2004-09-09
Public domain in the USA.
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Smollett, T. (Tobias)
1721
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Smollett, Tobias George
Smollet, T. (Tobias)
The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_and_Adventures_of_Sir_Launcelot_Greaves
Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
"The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves" by Tobias Smollett is a novel likely written in the mid-18th century. This tale follows the protagonist, Sir Launcelot Greaves, who aspires to become a knight-errant, embarking on a quest to uphold virtue and justice, echoing the themes of chivalry and adventure present in romantic literature. The opening of the novel begins with four travelers seeking refuge from a storm in a public house along the northern road from York to London. As they gather in the kitchen, their vibrant personalities become apparent, particularly that of Captain Crowe, an impetuous sailor, and his nephew, Tom Clarke, a compassionate young lawyer. They engage in anecdotes showcasing their camaraderie and individual quirks—Crows’ impulsive nature contrasting with Clarke's law-talk and sensitivity to others’ plights. The chapter introduces Ferret, a cynical character with a penchant for contradiction, who stirs tension and dissatisfaction among the group while hinting at the overarching themes of societal critique and the exploration of morality and human nature that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Satire
Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Psychological fiction
Adventure stories
Mentally ill -- Fiction
Quests (Expeditions) -- Fiction
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Category: British Literature
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