The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other…
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"The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants" by Francis Kirkman is a novel likely written in the late 17th century. This book offers a satirical exploration of vice and deceit in various trades and professions through the lens of its central protagonist, Meriton Latroon, who recounts his experiences filled with roguish antics and escapades. The narrative aims to entertain while also highlighting the moral consequences of
dishonest living. The opening of this work sets the stage for a story filled with adventure, as Latroon reflects on his life and his economic successes in the East Indies after his banishment from England. He details his interactions with various characters, including traders, women, and fellow expatriates, as he navigates a society fraught with moral ambiguity. The narrative intersperses humor with sharp social commentary, revealing the complexities of human vice while maintaining a playful tone. Latroon's experiences, including dealing with local customs, governance, and interpersonal relationships, introduce the audience to the intricacies of both personal and cultural dynamics in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Head, Richard, 1637?-1686? |
|---|---|
| Author | Kirkman, Francis, 1632-1680? |
| Title | The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Second Part |
| Credits | E-text prepared by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 30.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Rogues and vagabonds -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50949 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50949-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 472 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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