Takes a look at issues raised not only in Smollett's novels, for which he is usually remembered, but also in other works of this prolific Scottish author.

Before I was born, [my aunt] had gone such lengths in the way of flirting with a recruiting officer, that her reputation was a little singed. She afterwards mad

Reproduction of the original: Tobias Smollett by Oliphant Smeaton

The poems, plays, and political writings included in this volume are essential to an understanding of Tobias Smollett and the literary and social currents of ei