Description

A playful armory of wit and wonder, The Adventures Of Sir Launcelot Greaves invites you to joust with satire and travel through a world where chivalry meets misadventure. In a brisk, exuberant register, this eighteenth century satire parodies the legends of old and the manners of a bustling modern era, all wrapped in a picaresque adventure that travels from city streets to far horizons. This edition restores Smollett's lively invention for today's readers: a complete works collection's treasure, where the parodic plot and vivid characterisation shine alongside a keen eye for human foible. The narrative sits confidently in an english european setting, and it invites comparison with don quixote while leaning into early modern humour and sardonic british satire. It rewards casual readers with brisk humour and vivid scenes, and it rewards collectors with a careful, illustrated classic edition that elevates the text as a cultural artefact. Note on literary significance: this is not merely a long read, but a touchstone in british literary satire that informs travel adventure satire and comedic historical fiction alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, a true gem for fans of the satire, the adventure tale, and the enduring spirit of Smollett.