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The Tobias Smollett Library

The Tobias Smollett Library

Written by: Tobias Smollett
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The Tobias Smollett Library presents the novels of Tobias Smollett in full: adventures, misadventures, sharp satire, and lively portraits of a restless 18th-century world. Here are rogues, sailors, travellers, schemers, and fools, all set in motion with uncommon spirit and no small share of ridicule.Public domain Hourly
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  • The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom Chapter 2

    The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom Chapter 2
    Jul 8 2026
    In which we are introduced to the peculiar infancy of Ferdinand Count Fathom, nurtured in an unconventional manner and marked by his mother’s restless spirit and resolute occupations amidst the shifting fortunes of military life. His early years unfold between the rough camaraderie of soldiers and the bustling scenes of camps and garrisons, all the while shaped by his mother’s sharp tongue and hopes tethered to the Europe’s looming conflicts.
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    7 mins
  • The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom Preface

    The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom Preface
    Jul 7 2026
    In which the reader is introduced to a novel by Tobias Smollett that departs from his usual vigorous and lively style, presenting characters and incidents with a melodramatic and romantic air rather than the familiar Georgian hustle and bustle. The work reveals a more structured, imaginative narrative that prefigures later romantic and detective fiction, though it frequently lacks the vitality and humour found in Smollett's earlier compositions.
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    9 mins
  • The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 25

    The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves Chapter 25
    Jul 6 2026
    In which Sir Launcelot Greaves triumphantly unravels the conspiracy against him, vindicates his honour through legal means, and secures the happiness of those around him with wise generosity and just retribution. The narrative gently concludes with the joyful union of true affection and the harmonious restoration of social order, marked by heartfelt celebrations and promising futures.
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    31 mins
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