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The Life and Letters of Tobias Smollett

The Life and Letters of Tobias Smollett

Melville, Lewis

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Literary FiguresLiterary CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1025802055
ISBN13: 9781025802053
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Life and Letters of Tobias Smollett (1721-1771) offers a comprehensive biographical account and collection of correspondence from one of the most influential Scottish novelists of the eighteenth century. Written by Lewis Melville, this work explores the multifaceted career of Tobias Smollett, who is celebrated for his picaresque masterpieces such as The Adventures of Roderick Random and The Expedition of Humphry Clinker.

The narrative meticulously traces Smollett's journey from his early days in Scotland through his medical career and his eventual rise to literary prominence in London. Beyond his achievements as a novelist, the book sheds light on his significant contributions as a poet, playwright, and historian. By incorporating a wealth of personal letters, Melville provides readers with an intimate look at Smollett's character, his professional struggles, and his interactions with the leading intellectual figures of his era. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars of British literature and history, capturing the vibrant spirit of the Georgian literary world through the life of one of its most spirited and versatile authors.

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