Junte-se a nós em uma viagem ao mundo dos livros!
Adicionar este livro à prateleira
Grey
Deixe um novo comentário Default profile 50px
Grey
Assine para ler o livro completo ou leia as primeiras páginas de graça!
All characters reduced
The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle - cover
LER

The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle

T. Smollett

Editora: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinopse

T. Smollett's "The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle" is a rich tapestry of picaresque storytelling that intricately combines humor, social commentary, and a vivid portrayal of 18th-century life. Following the titular character, Peregrine Pickle, as he navigates a world filled with rogues, conmen, and a variety of vibrant characters, Smollett employs a satirical style that critiques contemporary society, particularly the follies of the upper classes and the foibles of human nature. The book's fragmented narrative structure and episodic nature reflect the chaotic spirit of an age characterized by rapid social change and cultural advancement, positioning it within the literary context of the Enlightenment and the burgeoning novel form. T. Smollett, a notable figure in the Scottish literary scene, drew on his own experiences and the tumultuous socio-political landscape of his time to craft this lively narrative. His background as a physician, coupled with his keen observations of human behavior, enriches "Peregrine Pickle" with both psychological depth and farcical humor. Smollett's own travels and adventures, alongside his acquaintance with significant literary figures, undoubtedly shaped his narrative style and thematic focus. This novel is a captivating read for those who appreciate intricate character studies and sharp wit. It offers a compelling reflection on the absurdities of human nature, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. Readers seeking a keen insight into the complexities of 18th-century society, coupled with Smollett's unique voice and humor, will find "The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle" to be an essential addition to their literary repertoire.
Disponível desde: 16/09/2022.
Comprimento de impressão: 810 páginas.

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

  • 'Twas The Hero Before Christmas - cover

    'Twas The Hero Before Christmas

    Cecil Disharoon

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This Christmas season, Andy's out with the family, grocery and present shopping. On the way home, he's reminded of one of his favorite imagining places. This is the story of what happens as he ventures to the limits of where he's allowed to go. Is there a monster truly lurking in the shadowy reaches that tinge upon his paranoia? And will Andy screw up his good boy status and lose Christmas presents.
    Ver livro
  • The Goldie Standard - cover

    The Goldie Standard

    Simi Monheit

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Hilarious and surprising, this unapologetically Jewish story delivers a present-day take on a highly creative grandmother trying to find her PhD granddaughter a husband who is a doctor—with a yarmulke, of course. 
     
     
     
    Goldie Mandell is opinionated, assertive, and stuck in an assisted living facility. But even surrounded by schleppers with walkers, pictures of sunrises, fancy fish tanks, and an array of daily activities to complement the tepid tea and stale cookies on offer, her salt-free plate is full. She's got a granddaughter to settle, an eager love interest named Harry to subdue, and precious memories of her happy marriage to fellow Holocaust survivor Mordy to draw upon. 
     
     
     
    Maxie Jacobson is young, brilliant, and newly single, not by choice. But she's got her science career, a grandmother to care for, and her whole life ahead of her. When Maxie takes on the role of her grandmother's medical advocate, she has no idea Goldie operates with the single purpose of securing Maxie with Dr. Right. Instead, Maxie is distracted by her grandmother's unexpectedly charming long-haired, sandal-wearing, peculiarly-named driver, T-Jam Bin Naumann, definitely wrong in every way.
    Ver livro
  • Heist-Est Heist Ever Heisted The: A Heist Story of a Heist: Special Editor’s Edition - cover

    Heist-Est Heist Ever Heisted...

    Peter Derk

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    One thief holds the key to the perfect crime. Only one problem: He holds the key in his butt.
    Ver livro
  • Three Men on the Bummel - cover

    Three Men on the Bummel

    Jerome K.

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    ““What is a ‘Bummel’?” said George. “How would you translate it?” 
    “A ‘Bummel’,” I explained, “I should describe as a journey, long or short, without an end; the only thing regulating it being the necessity of getting back within a given time to the point from which one started.”” 
    Written in 1900, Jerome. K. Jerome’s sequel to his successful “Three Men in a Boat” (1889) retains his same three men; Harris, George, and himself. They are now older, if not always wiser, and decide to embark on a bicycle tour of the Black Forest and its surrounding areas. 
    Perhaps it is something of the late Victorian Gentleman’s attitude to “foreign parts” that give this sequel a somewhat less frivolous tone than the generally jolly one of three men boating on the familiar Thames. Indeed, the description of the popular practise of German Student duelling (“The Mensur”) is decidedly graphic. Yet despite a less cohesive narrative there are still many equally funny incidents, told with Jerome’s characteristic self-deprecating style. Not least, dear Uncle Podger makes a welcome return as he tries his futile best to leave the house on time for work. 
    Head Stories Audio presents "Three Men on the Bummel" by Jerome. K. Jerome. Narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.
    Ver livro
  • How to get married for the second time - cover

    How to get married for the...

    BARAKATH

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    HOW TO GET MARRIED FOR THE SECOND TIME. Fun and funny audio book.
    Ver livro
  • Henchman Training Academy 1 The: Evolution - cover

    Henchman Training Academy 1 The:...

    L. K. Urban

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    No one roots for the Henchmen—the big, dumb, tough, disposable guys who blindly follow the villains . . . but are they all bad? 
    . . . Or are they just poorly trained, mistreated workers with evil bosses? 
      
    Recent college grad, Matt, is an insurance salesman whose life has turned into routine and monotony. 
    All that changes when he finds himself in the middle of a deadly bar fight and, in a split-second, is forced to make a decision: kill or be killed. Matt chooses self-preservation, saving himself, and, unbeknownst to him, the head of cybercriminal organization, DMF Enterprises. 
    Suddenly a murderer and a fugitive, Matt now also finds himself to be the latest target of a notoriously dangerous, rival cyber-criminal. For protection, Matt is offered the chance to join DMF's league of Henchmen. 
    But Matt quickly learns that the modern-day Henchmen are not like the ones in the movies. They drink Starbucks and watch Netflix on the job, and they make fatal mistakes, like accidentally locking the doors of the van mid-kidnapping. 
    If Matt can't survive as a Henchman, he will face the streets and the Outside Threat all on his own. But, if he can unite them, Matt can begin the evolution of Henchman, and better yet, stay alive. Does he have what it takes to triumph, or will he, too, become disposable? 
    Join Matt in the first book in this laugh-out-loud, action-packed Henchman Training Academy series.
    Ver livro