A Study in Smollett

"A Study in Smollett: Chiefly 'Peregrine Pickle'" is a rigorous scholarly examination of the literary output of Tobias Smollett, one of the most significant figures of the 18th-century English novel. Author Howard Swazey Buck focuses his analysis primarily on the complexities of "Peregrine Pickle", offering a detailed look at its textual development, satirical depth, and character construction. The work delves into the stylistic nuances that define Smollett's picaresque narratives, exploring how his use of caricature and realism served to critique contemporary society.By investigating the structural elements of "Peregrine Pickle", Buck provides readers with a deeper understanding of Smollett's influence on the evolution of prose fiction. This study remains an important resource for scholars of British literature, providing critical insights into the thematic concerns and artistic legacy of an author whose work bridged the gap between early realism and the Victorian novel. The book serves as an essential companion for those seeking to appreciate the historical and literary significance of Smollett's contribution to the English canon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 234, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press