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100 1 _aSmollett, T.
_q(Tobias),
_d1721-1771
245 1 4 _aThe Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_and_Adventures_of_Sir_Launcelot_Greaves
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-09
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
520 _a"The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves" by Tobias Smollett is a novel likely written in the mid-18th century. This tale follows the protagonist, Sir Launcelot Greaves, who aspires to become a knight-errant, embarking on a quest to uphold virtue and justice, echoing the themes of chivalry and adventure present in romantic literature. The opening of the novel begins with four travelers seeking refuge from a storm in a public house along the northern road from York to London. As they gather in the kitchen, their vibrant personalities become apparent, particularly that of Captain Crowe, an impetuous sailor, and his nephew, Tom Clarke, a compassionate young lawyer. They engage in anecdotes showcasing their camaraderie and individual quirks—Crows’ impulsive nature contrasting with Clarke's law-talk and sensitivity to others’ plights. The chapter introduces Ferret, a cynical character with a penchant for contradiction, who stirs tension and dissatisfaction among the group while hinting at the overarching themes of societal critique and the exploration of morality and human nature that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSatire
653 _aKnights and knighthood -- Fiction
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aMentally ill -- Fiction
653 _aQuests (Expeditions) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6758
999 _c48754
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