The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Fourth Part

Name: The English Rogue: Continued in the Life of Meriton Latroon, and Other Extravagants: The Fourth Part
Author: Richard Head

By Richard Head

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A picaresque sequence of comic episodic narratives follows a roguish adventurer and his associates as they voyage between ports, sell a ship, and pursue schemes across the Mediterranean. Episodes range from a dramatic shark attack and violent quarrels among crews to cons, haunted-house farces, and humorous portraits of extravagant swindlers of both sexes. The prose alternates lively travel description, moralizing prefaces, and ribald anecdotes, using satirical detail to expose cunning projects, social foibles, and the blurred line between survival and vice.

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Richard Head

Richard Head was an English author known for his contributions to the genre of rogue literature in the 17th century. His most notable work, "The English Rogue," is a multi-part narrative that follows the adventures of Meriton Latroon, a witty and extravagant character who navigates a world filled with deception and vice. This work not only entertains but also provides a satirical commentary on the social mores of his time. Head's writing is characterized by its vivid storytelling and exploration of the complexities of human behavior, making him a significant figure in early English prose.