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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: 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 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. Part Three

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

    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: Described in the Life of Meriton Latroon, A Witty Extravagant Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon and Other Extravagants (Complete)

    by Francis Kirkman & Richard Head ...
    When this piece was first published it was ushered into the World with the usual ceremony of a Preface, and that a large one, whereby the Authour intended and endeavoured to possess the Reader with a belief, that what was written was the Life of a Witty Extravagant, the Authours Friend and Acquaintance. This was the intent of the Writer, but the Readers could not be drawn to this belief, but in ... 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: 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 - described in the life of Meriton Latroon a witty extravagant being a complete history of the most eminent cheats of both sexes

    Previously published 1665 and 1928

    by Richard Head, Francis Kirkman ...
    When it first appeared, The English Rogue was declared a forbidden book on account of its gross indecency. Copies were printed secretly and sold furtively at alehouses until 1665 when it was properly licensed. When requested, the author, Richard Head, declined to produce a second volume as it was his belief that the text had been interpreted as autobiographical and his reputation had suffered as a ... 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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