The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle

The story follows the adventures and misadventures of the titular character Peregrine Pickle a young and impetuous nobleman. The novel takes the form of an episodic narrative with Peregrine embarking on various escapades both at home and abroad. Through his travels and interactions with a wide range of characters Smollett satirizes the manners morals and vices of the society of his time.Tobias Smollett was known for his sharp wit and biting humor and The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle is no exception. The novel is replete with humorous and often outrageous situations and it offers a commentary on various social issues and conventions of the 18th century.As a picaresque novel Peregrine Pickle is in the tradition of works like Don Quixote and Tom Jones where the protagonist's adventures serve as a vehicle for social commentary and satire. The novel provides an engaging and often uproarious look into the society and culture of 18th-century Britain.