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  • The English Rogue

    by Richard Head ...
    The English Rogue by Richard Head is a lively and entertaining picaresque novel that captures the roguish adventures of a clever, mischievous, and often unscrupulous protagonist navigating 17th-century English society. First published in 1665, this groundbreaking work is widely regarded as one of the earliest examples of the English novel, blending humor, social satire, and vivid storytelling. The ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue: Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon, a Witty Extravagant

    A Witty Extravagant's Tale of Deceit and Survival

    by Richard Head, Francis Kirkman ...
    Exploring the vibrant tapestry of seventeenth-century picaresque literature, 'The English Rogue: Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon, a Witty Extravagant' compiles a fascinating narrative marked by its adventurous tone and satirical commentary. This anthology presents a rich spectrum of early modern English society through the adventures of the roguish protagonist, Meriton Latroon. The ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue: Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon, a Witty Extravagant

    by Richard Head & Francis Kirkman ...
    "The English Rogue" is a classic example of the picaresque genre, which focuses on the adventures of a roguish protagonist living by their wits. The novel follows the life of Meriton Latroon, an anti-hero and witty extravagant who embarks on a series of escapades across England.The plot chronicles Latroon’s various exploits, including his involvement in petty crimes, romantic entanglements, and ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Second Part

    by Richard Head & Francis Kirkman ...
    "The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon" is the second part of a picaresque novel series that follows the adventures of Meriton Latroon, a roguish and adventurous character. The novel continues the story from the first part, focusing on Latroon's further exploits and misadventures.The plot is characterized by its episodic structure, with Latroon encountering various characters ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon and Other Extravagants: The Fourth Part

    by Richard Head ...
    The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Fourth Part is the final installment of the infamous picaresque novel series written by Richard Head and later continued by Francis Kirkman. The series, which began with The English Rogue in 1665, is a vivid and often bawdy portrayal of the adventures and misadventures of its protagonist, Meriton Latroon, a ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon and Other Extravagants Comprehending the most Eminent Cheats of Both Sexes: The Third Part

    by Richard Head ...
    The third part of The English Rogue continues the misadventures of Meriton Latroon, delving deeper into his life as a trickster and swindler. In this installment, Latroon's exploits become even more extravagant, as he navigates through a series of increasingly complex schemes, encountering other rogues, cheats, and immoral characters along the way.This part of the novel emphasizes the various ways ... Read more

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  • The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads

    The Misanthrope, The Flying Doctor, The Satyricon, The Headswoman, dise Garden, The Absentee, etc.

    by Molière, St. John Hankin, Elizabeth F. Guptill, Petronius Arbiter, Anthony Trollope, Kenneth Grahame, Thomas Carlyle, George Gibbs, Richard Head, Francis Kirkman, Herman Melville, Maria Edgeworth, Marietta Holley, Anatole France, Nelson Lloyd, Voltaire, Samuel Brunt, Archibald Marshal, Gilbert Knox, H. H. Sir Bashford, P. G. Wodehouse, Susan Fenimore Cooper, Thomas Love Peacock, William Carlos Williams, Terry Southern, Hilaire Belloc, Iris Barry, C. M. Westmacott, Desiderius Erasmus, I. J. Potter, Montague Glass, Edwin Abbott Abbott, Elkanah Settle, Samuel Pordage, Bernard Mandeville, James Thomson, G. W. Foote, Marie Corelli, William Herman, Mark Twain, Ingersoll Lockwood, Jonathan Swift, T. Smollett, Thomas Mann, H. G. Wells, Bertram Gayton, George S. Schuyler, Eugen Richter, Walter Harte, Aristophanes, Bill Nye, John Arbuthnot, Thomas Bridges, James Bramston, Ambrose Bierce, Franklin P. Adams, John Hervey Baron Hervey, An M. D., Frank Chapman Bliss ...
    The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads offers a rich tapestry of wit, irony, and cultural critique, spanning centuries and showcasing the evolution of satirical literature. With its diverse range of styles from the sharp societal observations of the Enlightenment to the tongue-in-cheek modernity of the 20th century this anthology captures the spirit and scope of satire's unyielding challenge to ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Second Part

    by Richard Head, Francis Kirkman ...
    In 'The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Second Part,' readers are invited into a vibrant tapestry of roguish adventures set against the backdrop of 17th-century England. The collection skillfully encapsulates the period's complex societal layers, with narratives that range from the comic to the scandalous, and the introspective to the farcical. ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Fourth Part

    Enriched edition. Exploring 17th Century Virtues and Vices

    by Richard Head, Francis Kirkman, Hudson Redwick ...
    In 'The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Fourth Part,' readers are invited into a tumultuous world of roguish exploits, reflecting the vibrant tapestry of 17th-century English literature. This collection explores themes of deception, adventure, and the social mores of the time, capturing a diversity of literary styles from picaresque anecdotes to ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Second Part

    Enriched edition. Exploring 17th-Century Picaresque Narratives

    by Richard Head, Francis Kirkman, Emery Thornell ...
    The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Second Part is a remarkable tapestry of Restoration-era literature, weaving together themes of deception, adventure, and the capricious nature of fate. This anthology captures the vibrant essence of 17th-century life, showcasing a range of stylistic approaches from darkly comic anecdotes to poignant ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue

    Continued in the Life of M Extravagants: The Fourth Part

    by Richard Head ...
    We see there is a necessity for our travailing in the common road or High-way of Prefacing; as if the Reader could neither receive nor digest the Pabulum mentis, or fatten by the mental nourishment, without a preparatory. And yet we think it savours neither of civility, nor good manners to fall on without saying something of a grace; but we do not love that it should be so tedious, as to take away ... Read more

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  • The English Rogue

    Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants. Part Three

    by Richard Head ...
    The English Rogue is a classic work of satire, first published in 1665. ... Read more

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